How do I use OmniGraffle BindCraft?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@OmniGraffle BindCraft Create a flowchart for user login process" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

OmniGraffle BindCraft

by Youn-17

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TypeScript

Local

omnigraffle-bindcraft

OmniGraffle automation skill + MCP server for AI coding agents. Create publication-quality scientific diagrams, flowcharts, and architecture diagrams via natural language.

Features

36 MCP tools for full OmniGraffle control: shapes, connections, layout, export
Smart arrow routing — auto-selects straight / orthogonal / curved based on shape positions; hop-over arcs at crossings
6 journal color palettes — Nature, Science, Cell, Lancet, Minimal, Vibrant
6 diagram templates — experimental workflow, data pipeline, PRISMA, system architecture, ML pipeline, clinical trial
2658 IconPark icons across 38 categories
Batch operations — create dozens of shapes and connections in single calls
Hub magnets — distribute connection points to prevent arrow pile-ups
Dual automation — Omni Automation JS + JXA/AppleScript

Related MCP server: Draw.io MCP Server

Requirements

macOS (OmniGraffle is macOS-only)
OmniGraffle 7 (Pro recommended for full scripting support)
Node.js >= 18
Python 3 with cairosvg — for icon SVG-to-PNG conversion (optional, only needed for icons)

Installation

Quick install (auto-detects runtime)

git clone https://github.com/Youn-17/omnigraffle-bindcraft.git
cd omnigraffle-bindcraft
npm install
bash scripts/install.sh

The install script auto-detects Claude Code, Codex, and WorkBuddy, then:

Builds the project
Adds the MCP server to each runtime's config
Copies the skill file to each runtime's skills directory

Manual install

npm run build

Add to ~/.claude/settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnigraffle": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/omnigraffle-bindcraft/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Install the skill:

cp .claude/skills/sci-diagram.md ~/.claude/skills/omnigraffle-bindcraft.md

npm run build

Add to ~/.workbuddy/.mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnigraffle": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/omnigraffle-bindcraft/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Install the skill:

cp .claude/skills/sci-diagram.md ~/.workbuddy/skills/omnigraffle-bindcraft.md

npm run build

Add to ~/.codex/config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnigraffle": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/omnigraffle-bindcraft/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Any agent supporting the Model Context Protocol can use this server. Add the MCP entry to your agent's config — the format is the same across runtimes.

Set up IconPark icons (optional)

git clone https://github.com/bytedance/IconPark.git resources/iconpark
pip install cairosvg

Quick start

Once installed, just describe what you want in natural language:

Create a RAG pipeline diagram in OmniGraffle with 10 components:
User Query, Query Analyzer, Intent Router, Knowledge Retrieval,
LLM Reasoning Core, Tool Executor, Evidence Checker,
Response Generator, Safety Filter, Final Response.
Use Nature palette. Export to Desktop.

See examples/demo_rag_pipeline.md for a full walkthrough.

Tools (36)

Document & Canvas (8)

Tool	Description
`get_document_info`	Get document name, path, canvases
`create_document`	Create new document (optionally from template)
`save_document`	Save current document
`list_templates`	List all available OmniGraffle templates
`create_canvas`	Create a new canvas
`list_canvases`	List all canvases
`switch_canvas`	Switch to a canvas by index
`set_canvas_size`	Set canvas dimensions

Shapes (6)

Tool	Description
`create_shape`	Create a shape with type, position, size, text, and full styling
`create_shapes_batch`	Create multiple shapes in one call
`update_graphic`	Update any property of an existing graphic
`delete_graphics`	Delete graphics by ID
`get_graphics`	List all graphics with properties
`clear_canvas`	Remove all graphics from canvas

Connections (4)

Tool	Description
`connect_shapes`	Connect two shapes with styled, auto-routed line
`connect_shapes_batch`	Batch connect with smart routing (`line_type: "auto"`)
`create_line`	Create a standalone line between points
`set_magnets`	Set connection points on a shape for clean arrow distribution

Layout & Organization (6)

Tool	Description
`auto_layout`	Apply automatic layout
`align_graphics`	Align graphics (left/center/right/top/bottom)
`create_layer`	Create a new layer
`list_layers`	List all layers
`group_graphics`	Group graphics together
`ungroup`	Ungroup a group

Icons (5)

Tool	Description
`search_icons`	Search 2658 IconPark icons by keyword
`list_icon_categories`	List all 38 icon categories
`suggest_icons`	Get icon suggestions for a scientific context
`insert_icon`	Insert a colored icon onto the canvas
`create_node_with_icon`	Create a labeled shape with an icon inside

Palettes & Templates (4)

Tool	Description
`list_palettes`	List all 6 scientific color palettes
`get_palette`	Get a palette's full color values
`list_diagram_templates`	List all 6 diagram templates
`get_diagram_template`	Get a template's nodes, icons, and palette

Export & Scripting (4)

Tool	Description
`export_canvas`	Export to PNG, PDF, or SVG
`run_omni_js`	Execute Omni Automation JavaScript
`run_jxa`	Execute JXA code
`run_applescript`	Execute AppleScript

Smart arrow routing

The connect_shapes_batch tool supports line_type: "auto" which automatically picks the best routing:

Shape relationship	Auto-selected type	Why
Same column (Δx < 60px)	`straight`	Clean vertical drop
Same row (Δy < 30px)	`straight`	Direct horizontal
Cross-column & cross-row	`orthogonal`	Right-angle turns
Target above source	`curved`	Avoids overlap with forward flow

All connections automatically get HopType.Round for clean crossing arcs.

Color palettes

Palette	Best for	Style
`nature`	General science papers	Clean, high-contrast, colorblind-safe
`science`	Bold research graphics	Vivid but balanced
`cell`	Biology, life sciences	Elegant muted tones
`lancet`	Clinical, medical	Professional ocean blue + orange
`minimal`	Grayscale print	Maximum print compatibility
`vibrant`	Posters, presentations	High-saturation, eye-catching

Architecture

AI Agent  <── MCP Protocol ──>  MCP Server (Node.js)
                                      │
                        ┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
                        │             │             │
                  Omni Automation   JXA/AS      IconPark
                  (evaluateJS)    (osascript)   (cairosvg)
                        │             │             │
                        └──────┬──────┘      SVG → PNG
                               │
                          OmniGraffle 7

Development

npm run dev    # Watch mode — recompiles on changes
npm run build  # One-time build
npm start      # Run the server directly

License

MIT

Credits

IconPark by ByteDance — 2658 high-quality SVG icons
OmniGraffle by The Omni Group
Model Context Protocol by Anthropic

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