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io.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp MCP Server

io.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp

38 AI image tools: free local editing, background removal, upscaling, and product photography

What is the io.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp MCP server?

The PixelPanda MCP Server provides 38 image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients. It includes free local editing (resize, crop, rotate, merge), free AI tools with daily limits (background removal, upscaling, text removal), and paid pro tools for product photography, try-ons, and video generation. All local tools run offline without authentication; pro features require an optional API token.

PixelPanda gives AI agents access to a comprehensive image toolkit spanning basic editing, AI-powered enhancements, and professional product photography generation. Use it to automate image workflows—from simple resizing and format conversion to AI background removal, upscaling, and generating product photos with AI avatars. Free tier covers everyday editing and limited AI features; paid credits unlock advanced generation.

How to install io.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp

Copy-paste configuration for popular MCP clients.

transport: stdio

Config generated by PluginBench — verify against the source before use.

Environment / auth

PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN
secret
PixelPanda API token for paid tools (optional — free tools work without it)

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelpanda-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pixelpanda-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools & capabilities

Tools this server exposes to the agent.

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
remove_background — AI background removal (transparent PNG)
upscale_image — AI upscaling 2x or 4x (Real-ESRGAN)

Use cases

Automate product photography workflows with AI avatars and generated scenes for e-commerce
Remove backgrounds and upscale images for social media or marketing materials
Batch-process images (resize, crop, format conversion, compression) without manual tools
Generate AI try-on photos showing products on avatars for fashion or retail
Create UGC videos from product images with AI avatars and lip-sync

io.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp MCP server FAQ

What is PixelPanda MCP?

PixelPanda is an MCP server with 38 image tools: free local editing (resize, crop, rotate, merge), free AI tools with daily limits (background removal, upscaling), and paid pro tools for product photography, try-ons, and video generation.

Is it free?

Yes—all 18 local tools are free and run offline. AI tools (remove_background, upscale, remove_text, analyze) are free with a 3-use/day limit. Pro tools (product photos, try-ons, video generation) require paid credits ($10 one-time for 50 credits or $24/mo for 1,125 credits).

How do I install it in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Install via pip or uv: `pip install pixelpanda-mcp` or `uvx pixelpanda-mcp`. Then add the server to your config file (claude_desktop_config.json for Claude, MCP settings for Cursor) with the command and optional PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN environment variable.

Do I need an API token?

No—all local and free AI tools work without a token. You only need a token (from pixelpanda.ai/pricing) if you want to use paid pro tools like product photo generation or video creation.

What formats does it support?

PixelPanda handles PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF. You can convert between formats and adjust compression, opacity, and other properties.

Can I use it for e-commerce?

Yes—the pro tools are designed for e-commerce: generate product photos with AI avatars, create try-on images, produce lifestyle scenes, and reverse-engineer images into prompts for marketing.

README (reference)

Source of truth, from the repository.

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-mcp

Setup

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

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