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abhiemj/manim-mcp-server
A local MCP server that generates animations using Manim.
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From the listing
About abhiemj/manim-mcp-server
A local MCP server that generates animations using Manim, a Python library for mathematical animation. It exposes Manim's capabilities through the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants to create animations programmatically.
Best for
Developers and educators who want to generate Manim animations through AI assistants
Use cases
- Generate mathematical animations from natural language descriptions
- Create educational video content programmatically via AI assistants
- Automate animation rendering for data visualization or presentations
Notes
597 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-05-19. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Leverages Manim's powerful animation engine for high-quality output
- Integrates with AI tools through the standard MCP interface
- Open source with active community (597 stars)
Cons
- Requires local setup and Python environment management
- Limited to Manim's rendering capabilities and performance
- Dependent on MCP-compatible clients for full utility
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 524
- GitHub forks
- 96
- GitHub stars
- 655
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 129.5
- Open issues
- 8
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
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How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
pip install manimTools exposed
manimmcp
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop
Example client config
{
"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"
}
}
}
}Install
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Until then, follow the project's own README, or the setup the listing publishes under How to set it up.
Works with
What abhiemj/manim-mcp-server connects to
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Health and security
Is abhiemj/manim-mcp-server looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
0 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 0 of 30 | Last push 524 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 129.5 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | 0 of 20 | Community server |
Sources
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- GitHubRegistry
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