UML FAQs

Question 1

What is UML-MCP and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

UML-MCP is a powerful tool designed to generate various UML and other technical diagrams from natural language descriptions or directly provided code, leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 2

What types of diagrams and formats does UML-MCP support?

Accepted Answer

It supports over 30 diagram types, including comprehensive UML (Class, Sequence, Activity), Mermaid, D2, Graphviz, and more via Kroki. Output formats include SVG, PNG, PDF, JPEG, and base64.

Question 3

How does UML-MCP ensure reliable diagram rendering?

Accepted Answer

UML-MCP features a robust fallback pipeline, prioritizing Kroki, then using PlantUML or Mermaid.ink to ensure diagrams are rendered consistently and reliably, even if a primary service is unavailable.

Question 4

What are the deployment options for UML-MCP?

Accepted Answer

UML-MCP offers flexible deployment. You can run it locally (stdio/HTTP), as a Docker container, or as a serverless application on platforms like Vercel, making it adaptable to various development workflows.

Question 5

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how does it benefit users?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the underlying framework that allows UML-MCP to seamlessly generate and validate diagrams. It enables deeper integration into developer tools and workflows, providing native diagram generation and validation capabilities.

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