Penpot FAQs

Question 1

What is Penpot AI API (MCP Server)?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server connecting AI assistants directly to the Penpot design platform, allowing programmatic creation and manipulation of designs with over 76 tools.

Question 2

What design actions can AI assistants perform?

Accepted Answer

AI can create, modify, and manage all aspects of Penpot designs, including files, shapes, pages, and components, often from natural language descriptions, with full programmatic control.

Question 3

Does it support real-time design changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it features direct Penpot API integration for real-time operations, session-based updates, and revision tracking, ensuring dynamic and immediate design adjustments.

Question 4

How is the Penpot AI API deployed and accessed?

Accepted Answer

It's available via multi-architecture Docker images or npm. It supports both stdio mode for local clients and HTTP/SSE mode for external access, offering flexible integration options.

Question 5

Can I use it with a self-hosted Penpot instance?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. It is compatible with self-hosted Penpot servers, requiring only that access token support is enabled in your Penpot server configuration for secure API access.

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