pixelpanda-mcp
MCP server for PixelPanda — 31 AI image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor & other MCP clients
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PixelPanda MCP Server
AI image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients.
38 tools across three tiers — from free local image editing to AI-powered product photography.
Install
# Using uv (recommended)
uvx pixelpanda-mcp
# Or pip
pip install pixelpanda-mcpSetup
Claude Desktop
Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixelpanda": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"],
"env": {
"PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here"
}
}
}
}Cursor
Add to your MCP settings (Settings > MCP Servers):
{
"pixelpanda": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"],
"env": {
"PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here"
}
}
}> The API token is optional — all local and free AI tools work without it. You only need a token for paid generation tools.
Tools
Local Tools (free, no account needed, runs offline)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `resize_image` | Resize with optional aspect ratio preservation |
| `crop_image` | Crop to specific pixel coordinates |
| `rotate_image` | Rotate by any degree |
| `flip_image` | Flip horizontal or vertical |
| `grayscale_image` | Convert to grayscale |
| `invert_image` | Invert colors (negative) |
| `round_corners` | Round corners with custom radius |
| `add_border` | Add solid color border |
| `compress_image` | Compress to JPEG/WebP with quality control |
| `merge_images` | Merge multiple images (horizontal/vertical/grid) |
| `convert_format` | Convert between PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF |
| `make_transparent` | Adjust image opacity |
| `create_profile_picture` | Circle/square/rounded profile picture |
| `blur_image` | Gaussian blur |
| `adjust_image` | Brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation |
| `add_watermark` | Text watermark (center/corner/tiled) |
| `pixelate_image` | Pixelation effect |
| `get_image_info` | Dimensions, format, file size, DPI, color mode |
AI Tools (free, 3 uses/day)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `remove_background` | AI background removal (transparent PNG) |
| `upscale_image` | AI upscaling 2x or 4x (Real-ESRGAN) |
| `remove_text` | AI text/watermark removal (OCR + inpainting) |
| `analyze_image` | AI image analysis (objects, colors, composition, quality) |
Pro Tools (paid, 1 credit/image)
| Tool | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `check_credits` | 0 | Check your credit balance |
| `list_avatars` | 0 | List your AI avatars |
| `list_products` | 0 | List your uploaded products |
| `upload_product` | 0 | Upload a product image |
| `generate_product_photo` | 1/image | AI product photos with avatar |
| `generate_tryon` | 1/image | AI try-on (avatar wearing product) |
| `generate_scenes` | 1/scene | AI product scenes (studio, lifestyle) |
| `image_to_prompt` | 1 | Reverse-engineer an image into Midjourney/Flux/SD prompts |
| `edit_image` | 2 | Text-prompt image editing (FLUX Kontext Pro) |
| `generate_avatar` | 1/avatar | Create reusable AI characters (guided or from a reference photo) |
| `check_avatar_status` | 0 | Poll an avatar generation job |
| `generate_video` | 50 | UGC video from a still image — Grok Imagine, native audio + lip-sync |
| `check_video_status` | 0 | Poll a video generation job |
| `check_job_status` | 0 | Check generation progress |
| `list_jobs` | 0 | List recent generation jobs |
Pricing
- Free: All local tools + 3 AI tool uses/day on /free-tools/*
- $10 one-time: 50 credits for pro tools (no subscription, credits never expire)
- $24/mo Starter: 1,125 credits/month — best value for regular use
Get your API token at pixelpanda.ai/pricing
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN` | For pro tools | Your API token (`pk_live_...`) |
| `PIXELPANDA_API_URL` | No | API base URL (default: `https://pixelpanda.ai`) |
Examples
"Resize photo.jpg to 800px wide"
"Remove the background from product.png"
"Upscale this image 4x"
"Merge these 3 screenshots horizontally"
"Generate 6 product photos using avatar abc123 and product def456"License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is pixelpanda-mcp?
pixelpanda-mcp is MCP server for PixelPanda — 31 AI image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor & other MCP clients
How do I install pixelpanda-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is pixelpanda-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp and has 21 stars.
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