npm package: @iflow-mcp/svgmaker-mcp
Description: MCP server for generating, editing, and converting SVG images using SVGMaker API
Author: Genwave
Latest version: 0.3.0

# SVGMaker MCP Server
A powerful MCP server for generating, editing, and converting SVG images using SVGMaker API.

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## 🎨 MCP Server in Action

![MCP Capabilities Demo](docs/mcp-capabilities-demo.svg)

*This very illustration came to life through our own SVGMaker MCP server—a living example of AI assistants and vector graphics working in perfect harmony via the Model Context Protocol.*

## 🌟 Highlights

- **🎨 AI-Powered SVG Generation**: Create SVGs from text descriptions
- **✏️ Smart SVG Editing**: Edit existing SVGs with natural language
- **🔄 Image-to-SVG Conversion**: Convert any image to scalable SVG
- **🔒 Secure File Operations**: Built-in path validation and security
- **⚡ Real-Time Progress**: Live updates during operations
- **📝 Type Safety**: Full TypeScript support with type definitions

## 📋 Table of Contents

- [Requirements](#-requirements)
- [Installation](#-installation)
- [Quick Start](#-quick-start)
- [LLM Integrations](#-llm-integrations)
- [Available Tools](#️-available-tools)
- [Configuration](#️-configuration)
- [Development](#-development)
- [Contributing](#-contributing)

## 💻 Requirements

- Node.js: Minimum version 18.0.0
  ```bash
  node --version  # Should be >= v18.0.0
  ```
- npm: Minimum version 7.0.0
  ```bash
  npm --version   # Should be >= 7.0.0
  ```
- Operating Systems: 
  - Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+)
  - macOS (10.15+)
  - Windows (10+)
- SVGMaker API key ([Get one here](https://svgmaker.io/account))

## 📦 Package Structure

```
@genwave/svgmaker-mcp/
├── build/             # Compiled JavaScript files
├── docs/              # Documentation
│   └── api/           # API documentation
├── src/               # Source TypeScript files
│   ├── tools/         # MCP tool implementations
│   ├── services/      # API integration
│   └── utils/         # Utility functions
└── types/             # TypeScript declarations
```

## 🚀 Installation

```bash
# Using npm
npm install @genwave/svgmaker-mcp

# Using yarn
yarn add @genwave/svgmaker-mcp
```

### Basic Setup

1. Create .env file:
```bash
SVGMAKER_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
```

2. Start the server:
```bash
npx svgmaker-mcp
```

## 🔌 LLM Integrations

### 🔌 Claude Desktop

1. Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "svgmaker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@genwave/svgmaker-mcp"],
      "transport": "stdio",
      "env": {
        "SVGMAKER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

2. Example Claude prompt:
```
Generate an SVG of a minimalist mountain landscape:
<mcp>
{
  "server": "svgmaker",
  "tool": "svgmaker_generate",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Minimalist mountain landscape with sun",
    "output_path": "./landscape.svg",
    "quality": "high",
    "aspectRatio": "landscape"
  }
}
</mcp>
```

### 🔌 Cursor

[![Install MCP Server](https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg)](https://cursor.com/install-mcp?name=svgmaker&config=eyJ0eXBlIjoibG9jYWwiLCJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IEBnZW53YXZlL3N2Z21ha2VyLW1jcCIsInRyYW5zcG9ydCI6InN0ZGlvIiwiZW52Ijp7IlNWR01BS0VSX0FQSV9LRVkiOiJ5b3VyX2FwaV9rZXlfaGVyZSJ9fQ%3D%3D)


Or configure manually:

1. Configure in cursor settings:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "svgmaker": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@genwave/svgmaker-mcp"],
      "transport": "stdio",
      "env": {
        "SVGMAKER_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

2. Example usage in Cursor:
```
Use svgmaker to edit the logo.svg file and make it more modern:
<mcp>
{
  "server": "svgmaker",
  "tool": "svgmaker_edit",
  "arguments": {
    "input_path": "./logo.svg",
    "prompt": "Make it more modern and minimalist",
    "output_path": "./modern_logo.svg",
    "quality": "high"
  }
}
</mcp>
```

### 🔌 Visual Studio Code

[<img alt="Install in VS Code (npx)" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-VS_Code?style=flat-square&label=Install%20SVGMaker%20MCP&color=0098FF">](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=svgmaker&inputs=%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22promptString%22%2C%22id%22%3A%22apiKey%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22SVGMaker%20API%20Key%22%2C%22password%22%3Atrue%7D%5D&config=%7B%22command%22%3A%22npx%22%2C%22args%22%3A%5B%22-y%22%2C%22%40genwave%2Fsvgmaker-mcp%22%5D%2C%22env%22%3A%7B%22SVGMAKER_API_KEY%22%3A%22%24%7Binput%3AapiKey%7D%22%7D%7D)


Or configure manually:

1. Configure in settings.json:
```json
{
  "servers": {
    "svgmaker": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@genwave/svgmaker-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SVGMAKER_API_KEY": "<your_api_key>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

2. Example usage in VS Code:
```
Generate a new icon for my app:
<mcp>
{
  "server": "svgmaker",
  "tool": "svgmaker_generate",
  "arguments": {
    "prompt": "Modern app icon with abstract geometric shapes",
    "output_path": "./assets/icon.svg",
    "quality": "high",
    "aspectRatio": "square"
  }
}
</mcp>
```

### 🔌 WindSurf

1. Configure in settings:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "svgmaker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@genwave/svgmaker-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SVGMAKER_API_KEY": "<your_api_key>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

2. Example usage in WindSurf:
```
Convert the company logo to SVG:
<mcp>
{
  "server": "svgmaker",
  "tool": "svgmaker_convert",
  "arguments": {
    "input_path": "./branding/logo.png",
    "output_path": "./branding/vector_logo.svg"
  }
}
</mcp>
```

### 🔌 Zed

1. Configure in settings:
```json
{
  "context_servers": {
    "svgmaker": {
      "command": {
        "path": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "@genwave/svgmaker-mcp"],
        "env": {
          "SVGMAKER_API_KEY": "<your_api_key>"
        }
      },
      "settings": {}
    }
  }
}
```

2. Example usage in Zed:
```
Edit an existing SVG file:
<mcp>
{
  "server": "svgmaker",
  "tool": "svgmaker_edit",
  "arguments": {
    "input_path": "./diagrams/flowchart.svg",
    "prompt": "Add rounded corners and smooth gradients",
    "output_path": "./diagrams/enhanced_flowchart.svg",
    "quality": "high"
  }
}
</mcp>
```

## 🛠️ Available Tools

### svgmaker_generate

Transform your ideas into stunning SVG artwork using AI-powered creativity.

**How we created the header illustration:**
```json
{
  "prompt": "Modern tech illustration showing an MCP server connecting multiple AI assistants to SVG generation capabilities. Show interconnected nodes, data flow, and SVG icons. Use a clean, professional design with blue and purple gradients, geometric shapes, and modern typography elements.",
  "output_path": "./docs/mcp-capabilities-demo.svg",
  "quality": "medium",
  "aspectRatio": "landscape",
  "background": "transparent"
}
```

### svgmaker_edit

Edit existing SVGs or images with natural language.

```json
{
  "input_path": "/path/to/input.svg",
  "prompt": "Add a gradient background and make it more vibrant",
  "output_path": "./enhanced.svg",
  "quality": "high",
  "background": "opaque"
}
```

### svgmaker_convert

Convert images to SVG format.

```json
{
  "input_path": "/path/to/image.png",
  "output_path": "./vector.svg"
}
```

## ⚙️ Configuration

### Environment Variables

| Variable | Description | Required | Default |
|----------|-------------|----------|---------|
| `SVGMAKER_API_KEY` | Your SVGMaker API key | ✅ Yes | - |
| `SVGMMAKER_RATE_LIMIT_RPM` | API rate limit (requests per minute) | ❌ No | 2 |
| `SVGMAKER_BASE_URL` | Custom SVGMaker API base URL | ❌ No | `https://svgmaker.io/api` |
| `SVGMAKER_DEBUG` | Enable debug logging | ❌ No | `false` |

### Debug Logging

The server includes comprehensive logging for debugging and monitoring:

**Enable Logging:**
```bash
# Enable debug logging
SVGMAKER_DEBUG=true npx @genwave/svgmaker-mcp

# Or set NODE_ENV to development
NODE_ENV=development npx @genwave/svgmaker-mcp
```

**Log Files Location:**
- **macOS/Linux**: `~/.cache/svgmaker-mcp/logs/`
- **Windows**: `%LOCALAPPDATA%/svgmaker-mcp/logs/`
- **Fallback**: `./logs/` (in project directory)

**Log File Format:**
```
mcp-debug-2025-06-04T10-30-45-123Z.log
```

## 🔍 Development

### Local Setup

1. Clone and install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```

2. Create .env file with your API key
```bash
SVGMAKER_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
```

3. Run in development mode:
```bash
npm run dev
```

### Testing

Use the MCP Inspector for testing:
```bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node build/index.js
```

### CI/CD Workflow

This project uses GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment:

1. **Continuous Integration**
   - Runs on every push to main branch and pull requests
   - Performs linting, type checking, and building
   - Ensures code quality and consistency

2. **Releasing a New Version**
   - To release a patch version (bug fixes):
     ```bash
     npm run release:patch
     ```
   - To release a minor version (new features):
     ```bash
     npm run release:minor
     ```
   - To release a major version (breaking changes):
     ```bash
     npm run release:major
     ```

3. **Publishing**
   - Automatically publishes to npm when a new version tag is pushed

## 🔐 Security

- ✅ Path validation prevents directory traversal
- ✅ Input sanitization for all parameters
- ✅ Secure file operation handling
- ✅ Environment variable protection
- ✅ Rate limiting support

## 🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/GenWaveLLC/svgmaker-mcp/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

## ⭐ Features

### Input Format Support
- SVG files (.svg)
- PNG images (.png)
- JPEG images (.jpg, .jpeg)
- Other common image formats

### Output Capabilities
- Clean, optimized SVG output
- Multiple aspect ratio options
- Background control (transparent/opaque)
- High-quality vectorization

## 📝 License

MIT © [Genwave AI](https://genwave.xyz) - see the [LICENSE](https://github.com/GenWaveLLC/svgmaker-mcp/blob/main/LICENSE) file for details.