How to Use the Ideogram (AI Image Generation) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Ideogram (AI Image Generation) MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file from your local app support directory. Add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key with your API key, then restart the app to see the tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop generate images with transparent backgrounds using Ideogram (AI Image Generation)?

Yes. The tool generatetransparent outputs PNG assets with alpha channels directly to your desktop environment.

Q: Which model does the Ideogram (AI Image Generation) server use inside Claude Desktop?

It defaults to the V3 model via generatev3 for top-tier text rendering. This MCP tool configuration also supports V2 models using the standard generate tool.

Generate and edit text-accurate images directly inside Claude Desktop with the Ideogram MCP Server.

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Render sharp text inside images using Claude Desktop

The `generate_v3` and `generate` tools bring precise typography control to your local desktop chat. When you ask your agent to build a marketing banner, it calls these tools to render crisp, readable text inside the image without spelling mistakes. Your agent handles the design parameters behind the scenes. It selects the optimal aspect ratios and styles, sending clean prompts to the API to produce production-ready assets directly in your workspace.

Edit and remix visual assets inside your chat

The `edit_v3` and `edit` tools modify existing graphics without leaving the Claude Desktop app. Your agent uses these tools with custom masks to swap faces, fix details, or modify specific regions based on your direct feedback. If you need to adapt an existing asset for a new channel, the agent runs `reframe` to change the dimensions or `replace_background` to swap out the backdrop. The MCP server keeps the main subject intact while generating a new setting from your prompt.

Create transparent assets for local design pipelines

The `generate_transparent` tool exports clean graphics with alpha channels straight to your local filesystem. This tool configuration outputs PNGs with transparent backgrounds, removing the need for manual clipping paths in external editors. For older images that need more detail, your agent calls `upscale` to double the resolution. You get sharp edges and clean transparency channels ready for your web layout or presentation deck.

Setup guide

Set up Ideogram (AI Image Generation) 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 Ideogram (AI Image Generation) 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 Ideogram (AI Image Generation) 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 ideogram-ai-image-generation-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ideogram-ai-image-generation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ideogram (AI Image Generation) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file from your local app support directory. Add the MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` key with your API key, then restart the app to see the tools.

Yes. The tool `generate_transparent` outputs PNG assets with alpha channels directly to your desktop environment.

It defaults to the V3 model via `generate_v3` for top-tier text rendering. This MCP tool configuration also supports V2 models using the standard `generate` tool.

Ask your agent to change a specific part of your graphic. It will use `edit` or `edit_v3` with a mask to update the selected area while keeping the rest of the image untouched.

Your Ideogram API keys and generated image files remain on your local machine. The connection runs as a local subprocess, meaning your source files never pass through third-party intermediate servers.

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