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Manim MCP Server

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This is an MCP server that executes Manim animation code and returns the generated video. It allows users to send Manim scripts and receive the rendered animation.

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What is Manim MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that executes Manim animation code. It receives Manim scripts and returns the rendered animation as a video.

How to use Manim MCP Server?

To use the server, you need to install the prerequisites (Python, Manim, MCP), clone the repository, and configure it with Claude by adding the server details to your claude_desktop_config.json file. You can then send Manim scripts to the server to generate animations.

Key features of Manim MCP Server

  • Executes Manim Python scripts

  • Saves animation output in a visible media folder

  • Allows users to clean up temporary files after execution

  • Portable and configurable via environment variables

Use cases of Manim MCP Server

  • Generating mathematical animations

  • Creating educational videos

  • Visualizing complex concepts

  • Integrating animations with Claude

FAQ from Manim MCP Server

What is Manim?

Manim is a Python library for creating mathematical animations.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for communication between applications.

How do I install Manim?

You can install Manim using pip: pip install manim

How do I configure the server with Claude?

Add the server details to your claude_desktop_config.json file as described in the README.

Where can I find more MCP servers?

Check out the Awesome MCP Servers repository.