Manim MCP Server is a server for executing Manim Python scripts to generate mathematical animations and visualization videos. Key features: - Executes Manim animation scripts written in Python and returns rendered video outputs - Saves animation files to a configurable media folder for easy access - Automatic cleanup of temporary files after execution - Portable configuration through environment variables for executable paths - Integrates Claude with Manim Community Edition for on-demand animation generation

Manim MCP Server

Overview

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

Features

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

Install Manim

pip install manim

Install MCP

pip install mcp

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/abhiemj/manim-mcp-server.git
cd manim-mcp-server

Integration with Claude

To integrate the Manim MCP server with Claude, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
     "manim-server": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/to/python",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/manim-mcp-server/src/manim_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MANIM_EXECUTABLE": "/Users/[Your_username]/anaconda3/envs/manim2/Scripts/manim.exe"
      }
    }
  }
}

Finding Your Python Path

To find your Python executable path, use the following command:

#### Windows (PowerShell):

(Get-Command python).Source

#### Windows (Command Prompt/Terminal):

where python

#### Linux/macOS (Terminal):

which python

This ensures that Claude can communicate with the Manim MCP server to generate animations dynamically.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository. 2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b add-feature
   

   git commit -m "Added a new feature"
   

   git push origin add-feature
   

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

Author

Created by abhiemj. Contributions welcome! 🚀

Listed in Awesome MCP Servers

Acknowledgments

Find me at

@aiburner_official