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MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server

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This server provides an implementation based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that acts as a wrapper around OpenAI's Image Generation and Editing APIs. It allows users to generate and edit images using OpenAI models through MCP tools.

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What is MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server?

The MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server is a server implementation that leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide access to OpenAI's image generation and editing capabilities. It acts as a bridge between MCP-compatible tools and OpenAI's APIs, allowing users to generate and edit images using tools like Cursor.

How to use MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server?

To use the server, you can either run it directly using npx or clone the repository and run it locally. You'll need an OpenAI API key and Node.js installed. Configure the server with your API key and specify the models you want to use. Then, integrate it with MCP-compatible tools like Cursor by adding a custom server configuration.

Key features of MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server

  • Exposes OpenAI image generation capabilities through MCP tools

  • Supports text-to-image generation using models like DALL-E 2, DALL-E 3, and gpt-image-1

  • Supports image-to-image editing using DALL-E 2 and gpt-image-1

  • Configurable via environment variables and command-line arguments

  • Handles various parameters like size, quality, style, format, etc.

  • Saves generated/edited images to temporary files and returns the path along with the base64 data

Use cases of MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server

  • Generating images from text prompts within MCP-compatible editors

  • Editing existing images based on text prompts and masks

  • Integrating OpenAI's image generation capabilities into custom applications using MCP

  • Automating image creation and editing workflows

FAQ from MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for communication between tools and models.

What OpenAI models are supported?

The server supports DALL-E 2, DALL-E 3, and gpt-image-1 for text-to-image generation and DALL-E 2 and gpt-image-1 for image-to-image editing.

How do I configure the OpenAI API key?

You need to set the OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable with your API key.

How do I specify which models to use?

You can use the --models command-line argument to specify the models the server should allow.

How do I integrate this with Cursor?

Follow the instructions in the 'Integration with Cursor' section of the README to configure a custom server in Cursor's settings.