Manim MCP Server

Teams that produce explainer animations or training visuals and want an agent to render them from code.

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claude mcp add manim-server -e MANIM_EXECUTABLE=/Users/[Your_username]/anaconda3/envs/manim2/Scripts/manim.exe -- /absolute/path/to/python /absolute/path/to/manim-mcp-server/src/manim_server.py

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What it does

This MCP server runs Manim animation scripts on your computer and returns the rendered video. Output is saved in a visible media folder, and temporary files can be cleaned up after each run. It needs Python, Manim Community Edition and the MCP package.

Use cases

01Render a short animated explainer from a script
02Generate a diagram animation for a training deck
03Iterate on an animation by editing the Manim code

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Manim MCP Server.

What is Manim MCP Server used for?

Teams that produce explainer animations or training visuals and want an agent to render them from code. This MCP server runs Manim animation scripts on your computer and returns the rendered video. Output is saved in a visible media folder, and temporary files can be cleaned up after each run. It needs Python, Manim Community Edition and the MCP package.

How do I install Manim MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add manim-server -e MANIM_EXECUTABLE=/Users/[Your_username]/anaconda3/envs/manim2/Scripts/manim.exe -- /absolute/path/to/python /absolute/path/to/manim-mcp-server/src/manim_server.py

Is Manim MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (abhiemj/manim-mcp-server) under the MIT licence.

Is Manim MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.

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