D2 FAQs

Name: D2
Author: i2y

Question 1

What output formats does D2 MCP Server support for diagrams?

Accepted Answer

D2 can render and export diagrams in SVG, PNG, and PDF formats. For PNG and PDF output, your system needs to have either `rsvg-convert` (from librsvg) or ImageMagick (`convert` command) installed.

Question 2

What is D2 MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

D2 MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to allow AI assistants to programmatically generate, manipulate, and export D2 diagrams directly from textual descriptions, automating diagram creation.

Question 3

Can I customize the appearance of diagrams generated by D2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, D2 MCP Server supports all 20 D2 themes (18 light and 2 dark), giving you extensive options to customize the visual style and aesthetic of your generated diagrams.

Question 4

How does D2 MCP Server integrate with AI assistants like Claude?

Accepted Answer

It functions as an MCP server, enabling AI assistants to call its specialized functions (e.g., d2_render, d2_create, d2_export) to dynamically generate and interact with diagrams based on user prompts and structured commands.

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