# Inkscape

> Use this tool when you need to automate vector graphics editing tasks, such as file conversion, path operations, and image analysis, with a robust and locally-operated server. Inkscape provides a wide range of functionalities through D-Bus and command-line interfaces, enabling AI agents to control the Inkscape editor and access over 1,000 actions. Ideal for use cases requiring automated graphics processing, batch editing, and custom workflow integration.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/aravindev-inkscape  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aravindev-inkscape

## Description

Inkscape is a FastMCP Python MCP server that enables AI agents to control the Inkscape vector graphics editor via D-Bus and command-line interfaces. It provides eight tool categories covering file conversion, boolean path operations, path simplification, image analysis, system diagnostics, gradient manipulation, metadata handling, and access to 1,073 of Inkscape's actions when the GUI is running. The server operates entirely locally with no external network requirements.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.53
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/aravindev-inkscape)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/aravindev/inkscape_mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "aravindev-inkscape"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aravindev-inkscape` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aravindev-inkscape/pull`

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