How to Use the APImage MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure APImage for Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command with the server URL. It saves the config to your local file, making the tools available to your CLI sessions.

Automate media pipelines in Claude Code using terminal commands to process images programmatically.

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Headless image generation for Claude Code

Run `generate_image` directly from your shell to create assets during a build. It works perfectly in CI/CD pipelines where you need static media generated automatically. Use `list_models` to pin your generation to a specific version. This prevents drift in your automated assets over time.

Automated image processing in Claude Code

Pipe files into `remove_background` or `upscale_image` using shell scripts. Claude Code handles the logic, letting you process hundreds of images without a GUI. If you need to iterate, `image_to_image` allows for programmatic style transfers. It's built for developers who want to avoid manual image editing.

Pipeline monitoring with Claude Code

Audit your automated tasks with `list_generations`. It gives you a clear view of what the MCP server produced during your last deployment or script execution. Verify your status with `check_apimage_status` at the start of any script. It ensures the endpoint is ready before your pipeline attempts to push new assets.

Setup guide

Set up APImage MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see apimage-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest APImage transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available APImage tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http apimage-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the APImage MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apimage-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about APImage MCP in Claude Code

You can. Since the server supports HTTP transport, you can trigger generation tasks from a shell script running on a schedule.

Use the `claude mcp add` command with the server URL. It saves the config to your local file, making the tools available to your CLI sessions.

The server is built for it. Every tool returns data that can be parsed by your shell scripts or other terminal utilities.

Your editorial photography and generation parameters are ephemeral. Once the tool executes, the data is wiped from the Vinkius sandbox.

We use encrypted transport and zero-trust authentication. Your image metadata never touches persistent logs, keeping your publishing workflow secure.

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