How to Use the Imagine.io MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check my Imagine.io render queue inside Claude Desktop?

Yes, your agent uses getjobstatus to poll the active queue. You don't have to keep a browser window open to see if your product images are finished rendering.

Q: How do I know if the API connection is active?

Your agent can run checkimaginestatus at any time. It returns a quick handshake confirmation so you know the connection is solid before starting a heavy render.

Get photorealistic 3D product renders directly in your Claude Desktop chat by connecting to your Imagine.io workspace.

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Kick off 3D render jobs inside Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between tabs to configure your 3D assets. You can tell your agent to start a new render directly in Claude Desktop by triggering `create_render_job` over this MCP link. The server handles the asynchronous queue, so you can keep chatting while the GPU does the heavy lifting. You don't have to guess when the assets are ready. Your agent uses `get_job_status` to monitor progress and alerts you the second the photorealistic image is finished. It's a dead-simple way to run your visual pipeline without leaving your main workspace.

Browse scenes and materials via MCP Server

Finding the right backdrop for your e-commerce products shouldn't take ten clicks. Your agent queries your active library using `list_scenes` and `list_materials` to show you exactly what options you have available for your next layout. Once you pick a look, you can drill down into the specifics. The agent pulls the exact configuration using `get_scene` so you know the lighting and angles are exactly right before you burn any render credits.

Track your render credits and product inventory

Keep an eye on your budget without opening a browser dashboard. Your agent runs `get_account` to pull up your current Imagine.io credit balance right inside the chat window. You can also audit your active catalog by calling `list_products` and `list_renders`. It gives you a clean list of what's already built, so you never pay to render the same product twice.

Setup guide

Set up Imagine.io 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 Imagine.io 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 Imagine.io 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 imagineio-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Imagine.io MCP in Claude Desktop

You just add the configuration block to your local config file. Once you restart the app, your agent will immediately see tools like `list_scenes` and can start running jobs via local MCP servers.

Yes, your agent uses `get_job_status` to poll the active queue. You don't have to keep a browser window open to see if your product images are finished rendering.

Yes, because this MCP server runs locally via stdio, your agent can combine your local product photos with `create_render_job` to build automated pipelines.

Your agent can run `check_imagine_status` at any time. It returns a quick handshake confirmation so you know the connection is solid before starting a heavy render.

The MCP server runs in a local sandbox and only passes raw metadata like scene IDs, material names, and job statuses. Your actual 3D mesh files and final high-resolution product renders stay safely stored on the secure Imagine.io servers.

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