Using IconVectors with Claude
IconVectors 1.50 works with Claude through the local MCP bridge. Claude can inspect the live document, create geometry, edit shapes, run document_analyzeCleanupSvg, render previews, and export code or files from the running editor instead of generating detached SVG text.
1 - Start IconVectors first
Launch the IconVectors build you want Claude to control before starting the Claude workflow. The MCP sidecar talks to the running editor on the local machine.
2 - Claude Desktop setup
Claude Desktop now uses the supplied Axialis-IconVectors-Claude.mcpb extension bundle. On Windows the file ships beside IconVectors.exe in the application folder.
Windows
- Start
IconVectors.exe. - Open Claude Desktop.
- Go to Settings -> Extensions -> Advanced settings -> Install Extension....
- Select
C:\Program Files\Axialis\IconVectors\Axialis-IconVectors-Claude.mcpb. - Restart Claude Desktop.
macOS
Use the Axialis-IconVectors-Claude.mcpb bundle that ships with the application package, then install it through the same Claude Desktop extension dialog.
3 - Claude Code setup
Claude Code still uses the explicit MCP command-line registration flow. Configure the same bridge the desktop app uses.
Windows
claude mcp add --transport stdio --scope user iconvectors -- "C:\Program Files\Axialis\IconVectors\IconVectorsMcp.exe" --port 61337
macOS
claude mcp add --transport stdio --scope user iconvectors -- /Applications/IconVectors.app/Contents/MacOS/IconVectorsMcp --port 61337
4 - Verify the connection
For Claude Desktop, verify the extension from Settings -> Extensions, Settings -> Developer, or inside a chat via + -> Connectors. Then run a short smoke test:
Use IconVectors to call app_ping.Use IconVectors to call app_getInfo.Use document_getSvg if Claude should keep the SVG content in its own workspace.Use document_analyzeCleanupSvg and report any cleanup issues in the current icon.
5 - Saving and export guidance
When Claude asks IconVectors on Windows to save or export files, give it a native Windows path such as C:\Users\Marc\Downloads\home-icon.svg. Do not use /mnt/user-data/... paths for the Windows desktop app. If Claude should only inspect or preview the result, prefer document_getSvg.
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Version 1.40 - March 11, 2026