Allows AI assistants to send high-quality rendered math solution images directly within iMessage conversations using compatible hosted URLs.
Generates hosted image URLs that support inline rendering of LaTeX math expressions within the iOS iMessage environment.
Renders LaTeX mathematical expressions into PNG images or hosted URLs to provide visual step-by-step solutions.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@latex-mcprender the step-by-step solution for 3x + 5 = 20"
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.
latex-mcp 🧮
An MCP server that renders LaTeX math expressions into beautiful PNG images — built for AI assistants like Poke that solve math problems from photos.
How It Works
User sends photo of math problem
→ AI (Poke) solves it
→ AI calls this MCP server with the LaTeX solution
→ Server renders it into a clean PNG image
→ AI sends the image URL back in iMessageTools
render_solution ⭐ (Primary tool)
Renders a full step-by-step solution with highlighted final answer. Returns both a hosted image URL (for iMessage) and a base64 PNG.
get_image_url
Returns a hosted CodeCogs URL for any LaTeX expression — iOS renders it inline in iMessage.
render_latex
Renders LaTeX to a base64-encoded PNG for embedding.
MCP Endpoint
https://latex-mcp.onrender.com/mcpConnect to Poke / Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"latex-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-remote", "https://latex-mcp.onrender.com/mcp"]
}
}
}Example Usage
When Poke solves 2x + 4 = 10, it should call:
{
"tool": "render_solution",
"params": {
"problem_description": "Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 10",
"steps_latex": ["2x + 4 = 10", "2x = 10 - 4", "2x = 6", "x = \\frac{6}{2}"],
"final_answer_latex": "x = 3"
}
}Returns an image_url to send directly in iMessage. 🎉