Seedream Image
🚀 PixelMCP | 为你的 Cursor、Claude Code 等集成AI绘画能力，让AI生成的页面不再单调！
What is Seedream Image?
Seedream Image is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to 🚀 pixelmcp | 为你的 cursor、claude code 等集成ai绘画能力，让ai生成的页面不再单调！
🚀 PixelMCP | 为你的 Cursor、Claude Code 等集成AI绘画能力，让AI生成的页面不再单调！
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Features
- 🚀 PixelMCP | 为你的 Cursor、Claude Code 等集成AI绘画能力，让AI生成的页面不再单调！
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx seedream-imageConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Seedream Image
The Seedream Image MCP server (PixelMCP) integrates the Volcano Engine SeeDream 4.0 image generation model into AI coding assistants such as Cursor and Claude Code, allowing developers to generate high-quality images on demand directly within their workflow. It accepts natural language descriptions and optional reference images, automatically crafts generation prompts, and returns image URLs — helping developers avoid monotonous, image-free AI-generated pages. Generated image links are valid for 24 hours, so download assets you want to keep.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16 or higher with npx available
- A Volcano Engine account with access to the SeeDream 4.0 API
- A Volcano Engine Ark API key (ark-key)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code
Obtain a Volcano Engine Ark API key
Sign up at the Volcano Engine console, enable the SeeDream model, and generate an API key from the Ark gateway section.
Run the server with npx
Launch the MCP server by passing your Ark API key as a CLI argument. No separate installation step is needed.
npx seedream-image-mcp --ark-key=YOUR_ARK_API_KEYAdd the server to your MCP client config
Register the server with your MCP client using the npx command and passing your API key.
Request image generation
Ask your AI assistant to generate images. The tool handles prompt construction automatically from your natural language description.
Download generated images for long-term storage
Image URLs returned by the server expire after 24 hours. Save any images you want to keep to local storage immediately.
Seedream Image Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to claude_desktop_config.json or your Cursor MCP config. Replace YOUR_ARK_API_KEY with your real key.
{
"mcpServers": {
"seedream-image": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"seedream-image-mcp",
"--ark-key=YOUR_ARK_API_KEY"
]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language prompts that trigger SeeDream image generation from within your coding assistant.
- "Add suitable hero images to this landing page to make it more visually appealing"
- "Generate a product mockup image showing a mobile app dashboard"
- "Create an illustration of a developer working at a laptop for the About page"
- "Generate an abstract background image in blue and purple tones for the header"Troubleshooting Seedream Image
Authentication error: invalid ark-key
Verify your Ark API key in the Volcano Engine console. Ensure the SeeDream 4.0 model is enabled for your account and that the key has image generation permissions.
Generated image URL returns 403 or 404 after some time
Image URLs expire after 24 hours. Download the image to local storage immediately after generation if you need it long-term.
npx seedream-image-mcp not found
Ensure Node.js and npm are installed and up to date. Run 'npm install -g seedream-image-mcp' as a fallback if npx cannot resolve the package.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seedream Image
What is Seedream Image?
Seedream Image is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that 🚀 pixelmcp | 为你的 cursor、claude code 等集成ai绘画能力，让ai生成的页面不再单调！ It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Seedream Image?
Follow the installation instructions on the Seedream Image GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Seedream Image?
Seedream Image works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Seedream Image free to use?
Yes, Seedream Image is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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