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Draw.io Scientific Illustrator
Draw.io Scientific Illustrator: This Codex plugin creates scientific figures in the Draw.io desktop application by controlling the graph model via an MCP server for live updates.
This Codex plugin allows an AI agent to draw scientific figures directly within the visible Draw.io desktop interface. It functions as an MCP server that communicates with the Draw.io graph API to add shapes, labels, and arrows, rather than using mouse or keyboard automation. Users provide reference images such as PNG, JPEG, SVG, or PDF, which the AI then decomposes into editable Draw.io primitives. The workflow includes visual inspection and iterative refinement of the graph model before the final document is saved as a .drawio file. This legacy repository is maintained for existing users, while future development and cross-platform support have migrated to the scientific-illustrator project. It requires the Codex desktop app or CLI, the Draw.io desktop application, and Node.js 22 or newer for operation.
Draw.io Scientific Illustrator at a glance
Key features
- Real-time control of Draw.io desktop canvas
- Direct interaction with the graph model API
- Support for PNG, JPEG, SVG, and PDF reference inputs
- Iterative refinement of shapes, styles, and layout
- Localhost-only MCP architecture for security
- Export capabilities for PNG, SVG, PDF, and JPG formats
Use it for
- Redrawing complex scientific diagrams from reference images
- Generating editable vector figures from static visual inputs
- Automating the layout of scientific illustrations in Draw.io
Companions
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