Manim MCP Server
Overview
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that executes Manim animation code and returns the generated video. It allows users to send Manim scripts and receive the rendered animation.
Features
- Executes Manim Python scripts.
- Saves animation output in a visible media folder.
- Allows users to clean up temporary files after execution.
- Portable and configurable via environment variables.
Installation
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed:
- Python 3.8+
- Manim (Community Version)
- MCP
Install Manim
pip install manimInstall MCP
pip install mcpClone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/abhiemj/manim-mcp-server.git
cd manim-mcp-serverIntegration with Claude
To integrate the Manim MCP server with Claude, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"manim-server": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/python",
"args": [
"/absolute/path/to/manim-mcp-server/src/manim_server.py"
],
"env": {
"MANIM_EXECUTABLE": "/Users/[Your_username]/anaconda3/envs/manim2/Scripts/manim.exe"
}
}
}
}
