Fal MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for fal.ai - interact with AI models through Claude and other MCP clients. Now with Platform API v1 support!

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Fal MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for fal.ai - interact with AI models through Claude and other MCP clients. Now with Platform API v1 support!

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with fal.ai models and services. This server enables Claude Desktop and other MCP clients to discover, search, and generate content using fal.ai's powerful AI models.

  • Model Discovery — List and search through fal.ai's model gallery using Platform API v1
  • Advanced Search — Free-text search with filtering by category, status, and more
  • Model Lookup — Find specific models by endpoint ID with optional schema expansion
  • Pricing Information — Get real-time pricing for models (output-based or GPU-based)
  • Cost Estimation — Estimate costs using historical API pricing or unit pricing
  • Usage Tracking — Get detailed billing usage records with time-series data

What it needs from you

  • Node.js 18 or later - npm or yarn - fal.ai 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.

ToolWhat it does
modelsList available models in the fal.ai model gallery using the Platform API v1.
searchSearch for models using free-text query across name, description, and category.
findFind specific model(s) by endpoint ID. Can retrieve single or multiple models.
schema
generate
result
statusCheck the status of a generation request without fetching full results.
cancel
upload
pricingGet pricing information for specific model endpoint(s). Requires authentication.
estimate_costEstimate costs for model operations. Requires authentication. Useful for budget planning and cost optimization.
analyticsGet analytics data for model endpoints with time-bucketed metrics. Returns request counts, latency statistics (avg, p50, p95, p99), and success/error rates. Requires authentication.

How to install the Fal MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "fal-ai-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "FAL_KEY": "your-fal-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18 or later - npm or yarn - fal.ai API key
VariableDescriptionRequired
FAL_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Fal to Cursor.”
  • “Use Fal to models.”
  • “Use Fal to search.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for fal.ai - interact with AI models through Claude and other MCP clients. Now with Platform API v1 support! Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.