How to Use the APImage MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I connect the APImage MCP Server to my Cursor editor?

Add the server configuration to your global /.cursor/mcp.json file or your project-specific .cursor/mcp.json file. Once added, enable Agent mode in your chat sidebar to let your editor use the tools.

Q: How does Cursor handle background removal with APImage?

Your agent runs the removebackground tool directly on your target image file. It processes the file and updates your workspace folder with the transparent version instantly.

Q: Can I check if the API is active before running a generation?

Yes, your agent uses checkapimagestatus to verify the connection. This prevents your coding flow from stalling due to unexpected network issues.

Build UI components and generate assets with APImage directly inside your Cursor editor.

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Generate assets directly in your codebase

Stop using placeholder images when building frontend layouts. Your agent uses `generate_image` to write real assets directly to your project folder while you write code with this MCP Server. If you need to check which generation models are currently available, the agent calls `list_models` to fetch the active list. This means your code always references actual, working image endpoints.

Run APImage tools inside Cursor's Agent mode

Let this MCP Server handle your image processing tasks during active coding sessions. The agent can take a local asset, run `image_to_image` to adapt it to your theme, and save the output. For precise edits, the agent runs `inpaint_image` to modify specific coordinates of your UI assets. It cuts out the manual exporting and importing loop completely.

Clean and upscale assets on the fly

Prepare raw graphics for production without launching a heavy design editor. Your agent calls `remove_background` to isolate UI elements and `upscale_image` to make them crisp for high-DPI screens. You can track previous runs using `list_generations` or inspect a specific asset via `get_generation`. Everything stays tracked right inside your terminal or editor sidebar.

Setup guide

Set up APImage MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the APImage MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent APImage transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the APImage tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about APImage MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your global `~/.cursor/mcp.json` file or your project-specific `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once added, enable Agent mode in your chat sidebar to let your editor use the tools.

Yes. When you ask the editor to generate an image, your agent can call `enhance_prompt` to optimize your description before sending it to the generator.

Your agent runs the `remove_background` tool directly on your target image file. It processes the file and updates your workspace folder with the transparent version instantly.

Yes, your agent uses `check_apimage_status` to verify the connection. This prevents your coding flow from stalling due to unexpected network issues.

Only the specific image files and prompt strings you pass during MCP image tasks are sent to the API. Your workspace keys and source code are never exposed or transmitted outside your local Cursor environment.

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