Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Kroki Server

Q: What is the MCP Kroki Server? A: The MCP Kroki Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that converts diagrams to images using Kroki.io. It supports various diagram formats like Mermaid, PlantUML, and Graphviz.

Q: What image formats does the MCP Kroki Server support? A: It supports SVG, PNG, PDF, and JPEG.

Q: How do I install the MCP Kroki Server? A: You can install it locally by cloning the GitHub repository and running npm install and npm run build, or you can use it directly with npx.

Q: How do I use the MCP Kroki Server with Claude Desktop? A: Add the appropriate configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command and arguments for either local installation or npx.

Q: What is Kroki.io? A: Kroki.io is a service that converts diagrams from textual descriptions into various image formats. The MCP Kroki Server utilizes this service.

Q: Can I scale the output of the diagrams? A: Yes, you can use the scale parameter when downloading a diagram, which affects the width/height attributes of SVG output. The minimum value is 0.1.

Q: What diagram types are supported? A: The server supports any diagram type supported by Kroki.io, including Mermaid, PlantUML, Graphviz, and many more.

Q: Where can I find more information about Kroki.io? A: See the Kroki.io documentation for more information on supported diagram types and their syntax.

Q: How does the server handle the diagram content before sending it to Kroki.io? A: The diagram content is compressed and encoded before being sent to Kroki.io.

Q: Is the MCP Kroki Server free to use? A: The MCP Kroki Server itself is open-source and free to use. However, Kroki.io might have usage limitations or pricing for heavy usage scenarios.