OpenAI Image MCP

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Generate one or multiple images from text prompts using OpenAI's latest image models.

• 2

  Edit or extend existing images (inpainting/outpainting/compositing) using prompt-driven masks or base64/file inputs.

• 3

  MCP-compatible image tooling integrated into clients like Claude Desktop, VSCode, Cursor, or Windsurf with automatic handling of large file outputs.

Description

This open-source MCP server exposes OpenAI's image generation and editing capabilities (including inpainting/outpainting/compositing) to MCP clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, VSCode, and Windsurf. It supports generating multiple images, optional masks for targeted edits, file and base64 outputs, and automatic switching to file output when payloads exceed MCP size limits. The server also supports Azure OpenAI deployments and configurable work directories for large-file handling, making integration and production usage straightforward.