Magic Hour

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• Connection: Runs in the cloud
• Transport: Streamable HTTP
• Category: Design, images & audio

Install

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You need

• Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet

Which app do you use?

https://mcp.magichour.ai/

claude mcp add --transport http magic-hour https://mcp.magichour.ai/

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "magic-hour": {
      "url": "https://mcp.magichour.ai/"
    }
  }
}

{
  "servers": {
    "magic-hour": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.magichour.ai/"
    }
  }
}

https://mcp.magichour.ai/

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What it can do

Tool names and descriptions exactly as the server reported them on Nov 6, 2026. The maker wrote them, not us; we show them as plain text.

• get_workflow_guide

  Returns required inputs, ordered steps, example requests and review criteria for eight supported Magic Hour workflows. Use when planning a generation, not to run one. Requires authentication but does not check account eligibility or spend credits.

• upload_chatgpt_image

  Uploads a PNG, JPEG or WebP image attached in ChatGPT to the connected Magic Hour account. Use this for native ChatGPT photo attachments instead of asking the chat's file runtime to PUT bytes to get_upload_urls. Pass the returned file_path to the existing image or video generatio

• upload_chatgpt_media

  Uploads one native ChatGPT attachment to the connected Magic Hour account: PNG/JPEG/WebP images, MP4/MOV/WebM video, or MP3/WAV/M4A/FLAC/Ogg/WebM audio, up to 20 MiB. Set media_type to the attachment's actual kind, not the requested output: image, video or audio. For multiple ref

• ping

  Checks that the Magic Hour server is reachable. Use for connectivity troubleshooting; it does not validate API credentials or account access. Makes no media or project changes.

• wait_for_video_project

  Polls a video project until it completes, errors, is canceled or times out. Use with the id returned by a video create tool. Read-only; returns download URLs when complete. After a timeout, resume with the same id rather than creating another generation. Use signed download URLs

• wait_for_image_project

  Polls an image project until it completes, errors, is canceled or times out. Use with the id returned by an image create tool. Read-only; returns the project and download URLs, with optional inline image previews sharing an 8 MiB total limit. After a timeout, resume with the same

• wait_for_audio_project

  Polls an audio project until it completes, errors, is canceled or times out. Use with the id returned by an audio create tool. Read-only; returns the project and download URLs, with optional inline audio previews sharing an 8 MiB total limit. After a timeout, resume with the same

• fetch_image_download

  Fetch a completed project's image as inline MCP image content for compatible clients. Use the exact signed download URL, including query parameters. Requires HTTPS at the configured Magic Hour media host. Read-only; limited to 8 MiB, or a smaller requested max_bytes. Use the sign

• fetch_audio_download

  Fetch a completed project's audio as inline MCP audio content for compatible clients. Use the exact signed download URL, including query parameters. Requires HTTPS at the configured Magic Hour media host. Read-only; limited to 8 MiB, or a smaller requested max_bytes. Use the sign

• fetch_video_download

  Fetch a completed project's video as an embedded MCP binary resource for compatible clients. Use the exact signed download URL, including query parameters. Requires HTTPS at the configured Magic Hour media host. Read-only; limited to 8 MiB, or a smaller requested max_bytes. Use t

• get_account_info

  Returns credit balance and subscription details for the connected account. Use to inspect account information before generation. Read-only; this is not a request-specific cost quote or model-eligibility check.

• list_saved_items

  Lists the account's active saved characters, references, voice recordings, moodboards and brand kits, newest first. Reusable paths are in each item's assets[].file_path; temporary signed URLs support preview/download. Read-only; pass next_cursor as cursor for the next page.

• get_upload_urls

  Creates presigned upload URL and file-path pairs for local media. Use when a generation needs a file the user has locally: upload raw bytes to the returned upload_url, then pass its file_path to the create tool. Does not upload file bytes or start a generation.

• get_face_detection_results

  Returns a face-detection job's status and detected faces. Use with the id from detect_faces to inspect progress and choose face mappings before a selected-face swap. Read-only; faces may populate while processing.

• detect_faces

  Starts an asynchronous face-detection task for a supplied image or video and returns its id and charge information. Use before a selected-face swap, then retrieve its status and detected faces with get_face_detection_results. Current API documentation describes detection as free;

• get_video_project

  Returns a video project's status and, once complete, its download URLs. Use to check progress with the id from a video create tool. Read-only.

• delete_video_project

  Deletes the video project and attempts to delete its completed output. Cannot be undone; confirm with the user first.

• create_talking_photo

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Animates a still portrait so it speaks an existing audio recording. Use with a portrait photo and an audio file; text

• create_spoken_ad_video

  Creates a creator-style spoken ad video from a prepared image and a text script. Use when the image is ready and the dialogue should be generated from text. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• edit_video

  Edits the appearance or content of a supplied video segment using a text prompt. Use with a source video, the requested changes and the clip end time. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• translate_video

  Translates speech in a supplied video segment into a supported target language. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• upscale_video

  Upscales a supplied video segment to a selected output resolution while preserving its aspect ratio. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• create_animation

  Creates a stylized animated video with art and camera settings, using a custom prompt or an audio-derived prompt mode. Can use an initial image and audio. Credits depend on frame rate and duration; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• create_video_from_audio

  Generates an audio-guided video from a supplied audio track, with an optional starting image and visual prompt. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• add_subtitles_to_video

  Adds automatically generated subtitles to a supplied video segment using a subtitle preset or custom text styling. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• replace_character_in_video

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Replaces a subject in a video with a character from a reference image, or transfers the video's motion onto that char

• swap_face_in_video

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Swaps faces in an existing video: all faces with a reference image, or selected faces using detect_faces results. Sta

• create_video_from_image

  Animates a supplied image into a video using motion instructions and available model options. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• create_lip_sync_video

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Adjusts an existing video's lip movements to match supplied replacement audio. For a still portrait plus audio, use c

• create_video_from_text

  Generates a video from a text prompt, with optional supported reference inputs and model settings. To animate an existing starting image, use create_video_from_image. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• restyle_video

  Restyles an existing video clip with an art-style preset or a custom prompt. Supports v1/v2 presets, not v3. Starts a background job that costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_video_project.

• get_image_project

  Returns an image project's status and, once complete, its download URLs. Use to check progress with the id from an image create tool. Read-only.

• delete_image_project

  Deletes the image project and attempts to delete its completed output. Cannot be undone; confirm with the user first.

• change_clothes_in_photo

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Changes clothing in a person photo using a supplied garment reference image. Costs 25 credits. Starts a background jo

• edit_face_in_photo

  Adjusts facial expression, pose and gaze in a supplied photo using numeric controls. Costs 1 credit per edit; output size depends on the subscription tier. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• create_gif_or_short_video

  Generates a short animation from a text prompt, with GIF, MP4 or WebM output. Costs 50 credits. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• edit_image

  Edits one or more supplied images using a text prompt. For prompt-only creation use generate_image. Costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project. Model eligibility depends on the account plan; the default model is not available on every plan.

• generate_headshot

  Creates a headshot from a supplied photo containing one detectable face, with optional appearance instructions. Costs 50 credits. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• generate_image

  Generates one or more images from a text prompt, with model, output size and image count options. Costs credits; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• upscale_image

  Upscales a supplied image 2x or 4x. Cost depends on scale and mode (25-200 credits); returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• create_meme

  Creates a meme from a topic and template selection. Costs 10 credits. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• create_qr_code

  Creates a stylized QR code from supplied text or a URL and an art-style description. Currently costs 0 credits. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• place_person_in_scene

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Places a person from one supplied photo into a supplied scene image. Cost depends on resolution (from 50 credits at 6

• swap_face_in_photo

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Swaps faces in a supplied photo using a source face image or selected face mappings. Costs 10 credits; output size de

• swap_head_in_photo

  Use only with the user's own likeness or content they are authorized to use. Do not use for impersonation, deception, sexual content, or content involving minors. Swaps a head from a supplied image onto a supplied body image. Costs 10 credits; returns a project id for wait_for_im

• remove_image_background

  Removes an image's background, optionally replacing it with another supplied image. Costs 5 credits. Starts a background job; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• colorize_photo

  Colorizes a black-and-white or faded photo. Costs 10 credits; returns a project id for wait_for_image_project.

• get_audio_project

  Returns an audio project's status and, once complete, its download URLs. Use to check progress with the id from an audio create tool. Read-only.

• delete_audio_project

  Deletes the audio project and attempts to delete its completed output. Cannot be undone; confirm with the user first.

• generate_music

  Generates music from a description, with optional custom lyrics or instrumental-only output. Costs 1 credit per requested second; returns a project id for wait_for_audio_project.

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 8, 2026

• ✓ Pass

  Maker matches the repo

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

• … Not checked yet

  Still maintained

  We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

• … Not checked yet

  Has a licence

  We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

• ✓ Pass

  Endpoint responds

  Responded in 409 ms (HTTP 200)

• – Not applicable

  Sign-in with OAuth

  No sign-in needed

• ✓ Pass

  No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

  Read 50 tool descriptions and found no hidden instructions to the AI

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• Published to the registry more recently than 90% of the other 2764 servers in this category
• Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 2764 servers in this category

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README from the maker

pip install -e .

python main.py

http://127.0.0.1:8000/

https://api.magichour.ai

Authorization: Bearer <magic_hour_api_key>

https://mcp.magichour.ai/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json

MAGIC_HOUR_API_BASE_URL=https://api.magichour.ai

MAGIC_HOUR_API_BASE_URL=https://api.sideko.dev/v1/mock/magichour/magic-hour/latest python main.py

   npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector