Layerback MCP

Name: Layerback MCP
Author: TopLocalAI

by TopLocalAIversion 0.1.2i★ 1iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.TopLocalAI/layerback-mcp

How to install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Convert diagram images into fully editable Visio (VSDX), PowerPoint, draw.io, and SVG files.

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Design, images & audio
You need to fill in: LAYERBACK_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 2/2 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
Open the Layerback MCP site ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layerback": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "layerback-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Layerback MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Layerback MCP or shows a Layerback MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Layerback MCP yet

Layerback MCP runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Layerback MCP

Steps for Claude →You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Design, images & audio that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Pascal 3D Editor✓ ChatGPT
Semiotic✓ ChatGPT
TypeUI✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
Open the Layerback MCP site ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done
4
Paste this command and press Enter
```
claude mcp add layerback --env LAYERBACK_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y layerback-mcp
```
Replace “your-value” with your key before pressing Enter
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Layerback MCP listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Layerback MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Layerback MCP or shows a Layerback MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
Open the Layerback MCP site ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Layerback MCP settings, LAYERBACK_API_KEY is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Layerback MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Layerback MCP or shows a Layerback MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

You need a Layerback MCP key (sign up on the maker’s site, may cost money) · Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key
Open the maker’s site, sign up and create an API key for the next step. It may cost money.
Open the Layerback MCP site ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Fill in your key
In the Layerback MCP settings, LAYERBACK_API_KEY is empty; add your key and save
Paste the key only into the app’s field, never into a chat or to anyone
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Layerback MCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Layerback MCP or shows a Layerback MCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

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JSON settings are under “For developers” below

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For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add layerback --env LAYERBACK_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y layerback-mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layerback": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "layerback-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "layerback": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "layerback-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "layerback": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "layerback-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Values you fill in

LAYERBACK_API_KEY secret required env
LayerBack API key from https://layerback.com/settings/apikeys

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 1
Downloads per weeki: 40/wk
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.1.2
Categoryi: Design, images & audio
Published to registryi: Aug 5, 2026
Code last changedi: Aug 5, 2026
Maker: TopLocalAI
Packages: npm: layerback-mcp
Repo: TopLocalAI/layerback-mcp
Website: layerback.com
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account TopLocalAI, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 3 months ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Design, images & audioi

More stars than 77% of the other 2903 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 19% of the other 2903 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2903 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Layerback MCP safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: LAYERBACK_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 3 months ago, and the latest version (0.1.2) reached the registry 3 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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LayerBack MCP Server

Give your AI agent the one diagram skill it's missing: turning pictures of diagrams into fully editable files.

Agents can write Mermaid — but when the input is a screenshot, a whiteboard photo, or a diagram trapped in a PDF page, they're stuck. This MCP server connects any MCP-compatible agent (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, …) to LayerBack, which rebuilds every shape, connector, and label as a native object and returns Visio (VSDX), PowerPoint (PPTX), draw.io, and SVG — all editable, from one conversion.

Tools

Tool	What it does
`convert_diagram_image`	Convert a local image file (PNG/JPG/WebP); waits for the result by default (~30–60 s)
`get_conversion_status`	Poll a running job
`download_converted_diagram`	Save any output format to a local path

Setup

Create an API key at https://layerback.com/settings/apikeys (new accounts include free credits — one conversion costs 10 and includes every output format).
Add the server to your MCP client config:

"mcpServers": { "layerback": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "layerback-mcp"], "env": { "LAYERBACK_API_KEY": "your-key-here" } } } }

Example prompts

"Convert ~/Desktop/whiteboard.jpg into a Visio file and save it to my Downloads folder."
"Here's a screenshot of our architecture diagram — rebuild it as an editable draw.io file."
"Batch-convert every PNG in ./legacy-diagrams to VSDX."

Notes

Requires Node 18+.
REST API docs: https://layerback.com/docs/api · OpenAPI: https://layerback.com/openapi.yaml
Files upload to LayerBack for conversion and are deleted within 72 hours.

Layerback MCP

Overview

What you can do with it

Install

Install Node.js

Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key

Click this button to open Cursor

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Sign up and create a Layerback MCP key

Click this button to open VS Code

Fill in your key

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

Values you fill in

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Design, images & audioi

Common questions

Alternatives

Next AI Draw.io

Pascal 3D Editor

screenpipe

README from the maker

LayerBack MCP Server

Tools

Setup

Example prompts

Notes