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Pixelpanda MCP

by RyanKramerversion 0.1.3i★ 21iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.RyanKramer/pixelpanda-mcp

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

33 image tools: free local editing, AI upscaling, background removal, and product photos

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Design, images & audio
  • You need to fill in: PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 2 of 2 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • You fill in yourself: PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelpanda": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pixelpanda-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add pixelpanda --env PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN=your-value -- uvx pixelpanda-mcp

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixelpanda": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pixelpanda-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "pixelpanda": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pixelpanda-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

  • PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN secret env
    PixelPanda API token for paid tools (optional — free tools work without it)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

ClaudeGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatRaycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 10, 2026

  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified with the GitHub account RyanKramer, which owns the repo

  • ✓ Pass

    Still maintained

    Code last changed 3 months ago

  • … Not checked yet

    Has a licence

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

  • – Not applicable

    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

  • … Not checked yet

    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

    Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Design, images & audioi

  • More stars than 94% of the other 2881 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 25% of the other 2881 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2881 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Pixelpanda MCP safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 3 months ago, and the latest version (0.1.3) reached the registry 3 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Next AI Draw.io, Pascal 3D Editor, screenpipe

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README from the maker

Open the README

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PixelPanda MCP Server

AI image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients.

38 tools across three tiers — from free local image editing to AI-powered product photography.

Install

# Using uv (recommended)

uvx pixelpanda-mcp

Or pip

pip install pixelpanda-mcp

Setup

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{

"mcpServers": { "pixelpanda": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"], "env": { "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here" } } } }

Cursor

Add to your MCP settings (Settings > MCP Servers):

{

"pixelpanda": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"], "env": { "PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here" } } }

The API token is optional — all local and free AI tools work without it. You only need a token for paid generation tools.

Tools

Local Tools (free, no account needed, runs offline)
ToolDescription
resize_imageResize with optional aspect ratio preservation
crop_imageCrop to specific pixel coordinates
rotate_imageRotate by any degree
flip_imageFlip horizontal or vertical
grayscale_imageConvert to grayscale
invert_imageInvert colors (negative)
round_cornersRound corners with custom radius
add_borderAdd solid color border
compress_imageCompress to JPEG/WebP with quality control
merge_imagesMerge multiple images (horizontal/vertical/grid)
convert_formatConvert between PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF
make_transparentAdjust image opacity
create_profile_pictureCircle/square/rounded profile picture
blur_imageGaussian blur
adjust_imageBrightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation
add_watermarkText watermark (center/corner/tiled)
pixelate_imagePixelation effect
get_image_infoDimensions, format, file size, DPI, color mode
AI Tools (free, 3 uses/day)
ToolDescription
remove_backgroundAI background removal (transparent PNG)
upscale_imageAI upscaling 2x or 4x (Real-ESRGAN)
remove_textAI text/watermark removal (OCR + inpainting)
analyze_imageAI image analysis (objects, colors, composition, quality)
Pro Tools (paid, 1 credit/image)
ToolCreditsDescription
check_credits0Check your credit balance
list_avatars0List your AI avatars
list_products0List your uploaded products
upload_product0Upload a product image
generate_product_photo1/imageAI product photos with avatar
generate_tryon1/imageAI try-on (avatar wearing product)
generate_scenes1/sceneAI product scenes (studio, lifestyle)
image_to_prompt1Reverse-engineer an image into Midjourney/Flux/SD prompts
edit_image2Text-prompt image editing (FLUX Kontext Pro)
generate_avatar1/avatarCreate reusable AI characters (guided or from a reference photo)
check_avatar_status0Poll an avatar generation job
generate_video50UGC video from a still image — Grok Imagine, native audio + lip-sync
check_video_status0Poll a video generation job
check_job_status0Check generation progress
list_jobs0List recent generation jobs

Pricing

  • Free: All local tools + 3 AI tool uses/day on /free-tools/*
  • $10 one-time: 50 credits for pro tools (no subscription, credits never expire)
  • $24/mo Starter: 1,125 credits/month — best value for regular use

Get your API token at pixelpanda.ai/pricing

Environment Variables

VariableRequiredDescription
PIXELPANDA_API_TOKENFor pro toolsYour API token (pk_live_...)
PIXELPANDA_API_URLNoAPI base URL (default: https://pixelpanda.ai)

Examples

"Resize photo.jpg to 800px wide"

"Remove the background from product.png" "Upscale this image 4x" "Merge these 3 screenshots horizontally" "Generate 6 product photos using avatar abc123 and product def456"

License

MIT