# CoDesign MCP server

> Enables AI agents to create, edit, and export professional, layered designs including posters, social media posts, videos, and print-ready layouts.

- Repository: https://github.com/imgly/codesign
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/imgly/codesign
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 45
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.6.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add codesign -- npx -y @imgly/codesign-mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codesign": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@imgly/codesign-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "codesign": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@imgly/codesign-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codesign": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@imgly/codesign-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.codesign]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@imgly/codesign-mcp"]
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codesign": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@imgly/codesign-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### What file formats can I import?

You can import InDesign (.idml), Photoshop (.psd), PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF, and various image formats like PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and SVG.

### Can I export designs for professional printing?

Yes, the server supports exporting print-ready PDFs with CMYK color and bleed.

### What are the system requirements?

Node.js version 18 or higher is required and must be available on your PATH.