How do I install the ai image mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OPENAI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ai Image MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides both **AI-powered image analysis** and **AI image generation** capabilities using

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Ai Image MCP Server?

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides both AI-powered image analysis and AI image generation capabilities using OpenAI's Vision

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.13+ - OpenAI API key with access to Vision API and Image Generation - Required packages: mcp[cli]>=1.9.4, openai>=1.90.0, pillow>=11.2.1, requests>=2.32.4

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
DALL	E 3: High quality, styles (vivid/natural), sizes: 1024x1024, 1792x1024, 1024x1792
describe_image
analyze_image_content
compare_images
get_image_metadata
generate_image
edit_image
create_image_variations
list_generated_images
get_cache_info
clear_image_cache

How to install the Ai Image MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-image-mcp": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/absolute/path/to/ai-image-mcp",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.13+ - OpenAI API key with access to Vision API and Image Generation - Required packages: mcp[cli]>=1.9.4, openai>=1.90.0, pillow>=11.2.1, requests>=2.32.4

Variable	Description	Required
OPENAI_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Ai Image MCP to Cursor.”
“Use Ai Image MCP to describe image.”
“Use Ai Image MCP to analyze image content.”

Frequently asked questions

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides both **AI-powered image analysis** and **AI image generation** capabilities using OpenAI's Vision Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.