Openflowkit MCP
The open-source diagramming studio for builders. Create flows from templates, code, structured imports, or AI. Refine them visually, keep them local-first, and export as Cinematic MP4 walkthroughs - or drive everything from Claude / Cursor / Windsurf via our first-party MCP server .
People connecting design tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-19 · ★ 731 · #11 OF 74 MAINTAINED DESIGN · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
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01 · Install Openflowkit MCP
before you install - you'll need
The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.
Claude Code
claude mcp add vrun-design-openflowkit -- npx -y @vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"vrun-design-openflowkit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp"
]
}
}
} Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license MIT - declared in the repository
npm package @vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@vrun-design)
registry namespace io.github.Vrun-design is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · Who maintains Openflowkit MCP
openflowkit-mcp is maintained by vrun-design. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2026.
04 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/vrun-design/openflowkit
- category
- design - ranked #11 of 74 actively-maintained design servers as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.Vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp (active, first published 2026-06-06)
- packages
- npm:@vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp
05 · Openflowkit MCP FAQ
What is Openflowkit MCP?
The open-source diagramming studio for builders. Create flows from templates, code, structured imports, or AI. Refine them visually, keep them local-first, and export as Cinematic MP4 walkthroughs - or drive everything from Claude / Cursor / Windsurf via our first-party MCP server .
Is Openflowkit MCP still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-19. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Openflowkit MCP?
Run `npx -y @vrun-design/openflowkit-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Openflowkit MCP run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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