How to Use the Image Router MCP in Claude

Q: Can Image Router handle high-resolution tasks in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You can call the upscaleimage tool whenever you need to increase the quality of your generated assets.

Q: What if I want to see which models Image Router supports?

Just run listmodels in your chat window. It will pull the current list of available engines directly from the server configuration.

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Automated Model Selection in Claude Desktop

Stop wasting time picking models. This MCP Server analyzes your prompt requirements and automatically selects the right engine for the job. Use `list_models_by_category` to see what is available, then let the router handle the heavy lifting. It ensures your request hits the most capable endpoint every time.

Full Image Control via Claude Desktop

Need to tweak an existing file? Use `edit_image` or `generate_variation` to iterate without leaving your chat session. Everything stays within your workflow. You can even use `upscale_image` to push your output to the final resolution you need.

Real-time Status Tracking

Never wonder if your generation is stuck. Check your progress with `get_generation_status` to see exactly where your request stands. If you need to verify connectivity before starting, use `check_imagerouter_status`. It keeps your session honest and your tools ready.

Setup guide

Set up Image Router 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 Image Router 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 Image Router 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 image-router-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Image Router MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file in the Desktop app settings and add the server details under your mcpServers block. Restart the app, and you'll see the tools appear in your chat.

Yes, it runs as a subprocess on your local machine. This allows the MCP Server to communicate directly with your AI client without any extra overhead.

Absolutely. You can call the `upscale_image` tool whenever you need to increase the quality of your generated assets.

Your prompts and images stay between you and the model endpoints you select. We don't store your generation history, so your visual data remains yours.

Just run `list_models` in your chat window. It will pull the current list of available engines directly from the server configuration.

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