Recraft AI MCP
An MCP server that integrates with Recraft AI to enable generation and manipulation of high-quality raster and vector images through tools like image generation, editing, vectorization, background removal, and upscaling.
What is Recraft AI MCP?
Recraft AI MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that integrates with recraft ai to enable generation and manipulation of high-quality raster and vector images through tools like image generation, editing, vectorization, background remova...
An MCP server that integrates with Recraft AI to enable generation and manipulation of high-quality raster and vector images through tools like image generation, editing, vectorization, background removal, and upscaling.
This server falls under the Data Science & ML category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An MCP server that integrates with Recraft AI to enable gene
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-serverManual Installation
npx -y @recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Recraft AI MCP
The Recraft AI MCP Server connects AI assistants directly to Recraft's image generation and editing API, exposing nine distinct tools for creating raster and vector images, removing or replacing backgrounds, upscaling images, and converting between formats. It stores generated images locally by default (in ~/.mcp-recraft-server) or remotely when configured, making it straightforward to build image-centric workflows directly from Claude or other MCP clients. Developers and designers use it to automate repetitive visual tasks—style creation, vectorization, and upscaling—without leaving their AI assistant.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed (required to run npx)
- A Recraft AI account and API key obtained from https://www.recraft.ai/profile/api
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Optional: a writable local directory for storing generated images
Obtain a Recraft API key
Sign in to your Recraft account and navigate to https://www.recraft.ai/profile/api. Generate a new API key and copy it — you will need it in the configuration step.
Install the MCP server via npx
The server ships as an npm package and can be run directly with npx. No global install is required; npx downloads and executes the latest version automatically.
npx -y @recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-server@latestAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Open your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS) and add the mcpServers entry below, replacing the placeholder with your real API key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"recraft": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-server@latest"],
"env": {
"RECRAFT_API_KEY": "your-recraft-api-key"
}
}
}
}Optionally configure image storage
By default images are saved to ~/.mcp-recraft-server. Set IMAGE_STORAGE_DIRECTORY to a custom path, or set RECRAFT_REMOTE_RESULTS_STORAGE=1 to store images on Recraft's servers instead.
"env": {
"RECRAFT_API_KEY": "your-recraft-api-key",
"IMAGE_STORAGE_DIRECTORY": "/Users/you/Pictures/recraft-output"
}Restart Claude Desktop and verify the connection
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop. The Recraft tools (generate_image, remove_background, vectorize_image, etc.) should appear in the tool list. Ask Claude to describe available Recraft tools to confirm the server is connected.
Recraft AI MCP Examples
Client configuration
Complete claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Recraft AI MCP server with required and optional environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"recraft": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-server@latest"],
"env": {
"RECRAFT_API_KEY": "your-recraft-api-key",
"IMAGE_STORAGE_DIRECTORY": "/Users/you/Pictures/recraft"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts you can use once the server is connected to Claude Desktop.
- "Generate a high-quality vector illustration of a mountain landscape at sunset."
- "Remove the background from the image at /Users/me/photo.png and save the result."
- "Upscale /Users/me/logo.png using crisp upscale to 4x resolution."
- "Vectorize the raster image at /Users/me/sketch.jpg and return an SVG."
- "Replace the background of /Users/me/portrait.jpg with a modern office setting."
- "Check my Recraft account balance and show remaining credits."Troubleshooting Recraft AI MCP
Server fails to start with 'RECRAFT_API_KEY is not set' error
Ensure the RECRAFT_API_KEY environment variable is set inside the 'env' block of your MCP client config, not as a shell export. Restart Claude Desktop after editing the config file.
Generated images are not found after creation
Check the IMAGE_STORAGE_DIRECTORY value. If it is not set, images default to ~/.mcp-recraft-server. Ensure the directory exists and Claude/npx process has write permissions to it.
npx command times out or fails on first run
Run 'npx -y @recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-server@latest' manually in a terminal to pre-download the package. A slow network on first install can cause MCP client timeouts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recraft AI MCP
What is Recraft AI MCP?
Recraft AI MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that integrates with recraft ai to enable generation and manipulation of high-quality raster and vector images through tools like image generation, editing, vectorization, background removal, and upscaling. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Recraft AI MCP?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @recraft-ai/mcp-recraft-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Recraft AI MCP?
Recraft AI MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Recraft AI MCP free to use?
Yes, Recraft AI MCP is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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