Globestudio

What is Globestudio?

Globestudio is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants generate dotted maps and animated 3D globes, build share URLs, and fetch embed snippets directly from a chat. It is part of the open‑source Globestudio project — a designer‑first canvas for stylized maps and globes with 21 shader looks, 12 dot shapes, and exports to PNG, SVG, and WebM.

How to use Globestudio?

Add the MCP server to your MCP‑compatible client (e.g., Claude) using the following command:

claude mcp add globestudio -- npx -y @globestudio/mcp

Once added, the AI assistant can access the server’s tools to create globes, build share URLs, and embed snippets. Full tool list and setup instructions are in packages/mcp/README.md.

Key features of Globestudio

• Generate dotted maps for any country, continent, or the entire world
• Create 3D globes and flat maps with real‑time animation
• Apply 21 shader looks (Halftone, Risograph, Glitch, Bloom, etc.)
• Export maps as PNG, SVG, or animated WebM
• Build share‑config URLs with all visual parameters
• Fetch embed snippets (script tag or iframe) for websites

Use cases of Globestudio

• AI‑assisted creation of launch teaser maps with dot density and shader effects
• Programmatic generation of embeddable globe visuals for landing pages
• Quick share‑URL construction for designer feedback or blog posts
• Adding animated map backgrounds to deck slides or stream graphics

FAQ from Globestudio

What does the Globestudio MCP server do exactly?

It provides tools for AI assistants to generate dotted maps and 3D globes, create share URLs, and retrieve embed code — all through natural language prompts within a chat interface.

What are the runtime requirements for the MCP server?

The npx command runs automatically and requires Node.js 20+ and npm. No sign‑up, API key, or external account is needed.

How do I see the full list of available tools?

The complete tool list and usage examples are documented in packages/mcp/README.md within the Globestudio repository.

Does the MCP server require any authentication or internet connection?

No authentication is needed. The server runs a client‑side globe engine, so an internet connection is only required to fetch the server package and, when generating maps, to access geographic data from CDN sources.

What transport does the MCP server use?

The server uses the standard MCP transport over stdio when launched via npx. It does not expose an HTTP endpoint.