How to Use the APImage MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the APImage MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save the file and restart your Claude Desktop app, the new image tools will appear in your chat window.

Generate, edit, and upscale APImage graphics directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Generate custom visuals inside Claude Desktop

Type a quick prompt and watch Claude Desktop build the exact graphic you need. This MCP server lets your agent run `generate_image` to spin up fresh visuals on demand, bypassing the usual browser-tab shuffle. If your prompt is a bit bare, the agent calls `enhance_prompt` first to add rich details. You get high-fidelity results without leaving your chat window.

Edit images with simple chat commands

Modify existing files using natural language right in your workspace. Your agent uses `image_to_image` to transform styles or `inpaint_image` to fix specific masked regions on the fly. Need to clean up a product shot? The `remove_background` tool strips out messy backdrops instantly, giving you clean assets ready for your layout.

Track your creative history in your workspace

Keep tabs on your entire design queue without opening external dashboards. This APImage MCP Server lets Claude Desktop query your past work using `list_generations` and fetch specific assets with `get_generation`. You can also check which engines are active by running `list_models`. It keeps your creative pipeline organized and fully visible inside the chat interface.

Setup guide

Set up APImage MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The APImage MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the APImage MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under apimage-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about APImage MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save the file and restart your Claude Desktop app, the new image tools will appear in your chat window.

Yes. When you configure the server locally via stdio, Claude Desktop runs the tools as native subprocesses on your machine. This lets your agent generate and edit images directly through your local environment using this MCP Server.

Just ask your agent to make an image larger or sharper. The agent will automatically call the `upscale_image` tool on your selected file and return the high-resolution version directly in the chat.

Your agent can check the connection status at any time. It uses the `check_apimage_status` tool to verify the API is responsive before attempting to run any generation tasks.

Your prompts and generated image files are processed securely through Vinkius's sandboxed environment. We do not store your API keys or use your creative assets to train public models.

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