How do I install the dalle 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`, `SAVE_DIR` 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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Dalle MCP Server

MCP server for generating images using OpenAI's DALL-E API

Local serverstdio

What is the Dalle MCP Server?

MCP server for generating images using OpenAI's DALL-E API

The short version

Generate images using DALL-E 2 or DALL-E 3
Edit existing images (DALL-E 2 only)
Create variations of existing images (DALL-E 2 only)
Validate OpenAI API key

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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 2: "256x256", "512x512", or "1024x1024"
generate_image
edit_image
create_variation
validate_key

How to install the Dalle MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dalle-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/dalle-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY",
        "SAVE_DIR": "/path/to/save/directory"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Dalle MCP to generate image.”
“Use Dalle MCP to edit image.”
“Use Dalle MCP to create variation.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for generating images using OpenAI's DALL-E API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.