Stability AI MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Stability AI MCP Server
Integrate the industry-leading generative visual capabilities of Stability AI seamlessly into your conversational LLM workflows. Empower your creative and design teams to rapidly generate photorealistic drafts, upscale low-resolution assets, or systematically remove backgrounds from product photography without relying on external design software. Connect your API securely to your local configuration, interact naturally via conversation to iterate on images, and streamline your entire design pipeline effortlessly.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Stability AI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Stability AI and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Core Image Generation — Synthesize net-new images from detailed text prompts and visual parameters invoking
generate_image, utilizing state-of-the-art diffusion models. - Image Upscaling & Enhancement — Resolve low-resolution graphics mathematically, increasing dimensions while retaining structural fidelity using
upscale_image. - Precision Editing — Eradicate complex subject backgrounds instantly from product portraits securely and cleanly invoking
remove_background. - Inpainting & Masking — Surgically replace isolated regions within a graphic layout, maintaining exact consistency mathematically utilizing
inpaint_image.
The Stability AI MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Stability AI to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Stability AI MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Stability AI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Stability AI, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Stability AI MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Stability AI through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Stability AI + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Stability AI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Stability AI MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Stability AI to Cursor via MCP:
generate_core_v2
Optimized for speed and quality. Generate an image using the Stable Image Core model
generate_sd35
Choose from "sd3.5-large", "sd3.5-large-turbo", or "sd3.5-medium". Generate an image using Stable Diffusion 3.5
generate_ultra_v2
Best for final production assets. Generate a high-end photorealistic image
get_credit_balance
Retrieves your current Stability AI credit balance
image_to_image_v1
Requires engine_id and prompt. Transform an existing image based on a text prompt
inpaint_image
Edits specific regions of an image based on a prompt
list_engines
These IDs are required for v1 generation tools. List all available image generation engines on Stability AI
remove_background
Removes the background from an image
text_to_image_v1
Provide engine_id, prompt, width, and height. Width/Height must be multiples of 64. Generate an image from a text prompt using v1 engines
upscale_image
Provide a guidance prompt to help the model maintain quality. Increases image resolution while preserving detail
Example Prompts for Stability AI in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Stability AI immediately.
"Generate a wide format concept visual depicting a sleek, futuristic electric bike stationed alongside a minimalist architectural wall structure."
"Upscale this low-resolution image of a landscape without losing structural fidelity."
"Remove the background from this product photography."
Troubleshooting Stability AI MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Stability AI to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Stability AI + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Stability AI MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Connect Stability AI with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Stability AI to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
