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CLI: Command-line interface tool for managing Excalidraw workspaces and rendering files to PNG.
Excalidraw CLI is a command-line interface designed for users and AI agents to manage Excalidraw+ workspaces and render local .excalidraw files to PNG from the terminal. It provides commands for authentication, workspace scene management, collection handling, user administration, and audit log queries. Rendering runs locally using an installed browser without requiring an account. Output is formatted as JSON by default to integrate smoothly with shell scripts, jq, and AI agents. It supports features like updating workspace content, patching scenes, and customizing rendering options such as scale, theme, and transparency.
CLI at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: CLI
- Pricing: Free
- Released: October 2026
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: github.com/excalidraw/cli
Key features
- Manage Excalidraw+ workspace scenes
- Render local files and scenes to PNG
- Output data in JSON format
- Read, replace, and patch scene contents
- Query workspace audit logs
- Manage workspace users and invites
- Check and update CLI version
Use it for
- Rendering Excalidraw files to PNG images from the terminal
- Managing workspace scenes and collections via shell scripts
- Automating workflows with AI agents
- Administering workspace users and invites
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