Aipic MCP Server

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About Aipic MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI-powered image generation capabilities specifically designed for web design workflows. This server integrates with Alibaba Cloud DashScope's FLUX model to generate high-quality images based on English prompts, perfect for crea

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Aipic MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aipic": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aipic-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DASHSCOPE_API_KEY": "sk-your-dashscope-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Aipic MCP Server tools

Generate AI images for web design using FLUX model via DashScope API. Perfect for creating placeholder images, hero images, product images, and other web assets.

Overview

What is Aipic Mcp?

Aipic Mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that provides AI-powered image generation using Alibaba Cloud DashScope’s FLUX model. It is designed for web design workflows, producing web-optimized images from English prompts. The server returns images in base64 format and can automatically save them to the user’s Desktop or a temporary directory.

How to use Aipic Mcp?

Install and run via npx (npx -y aipic-mcp) or globally (npm install -g aipic-mcp). Configure the server in Claude Desktop by adding the appropriate JSON block to the configuration file, specifying the DashScope API key either as an environment variable (DASHSCOPE_API_KEY) or when calling the tool. The main tool is generate_web_image, which accepts parameters prompt, apiKey (optional), width, height, and outputPath.

Key features of Aipic Mcp

AI image generation using DashScope FLUX model
Web-optimized output with proper compression and sizing
Support for custom width and height (default 1024x1024)
Returns images in base64 format for direct web use
Smart file saving: auto-saves to Desktop, falls back to temp directory
Async processing with reliable task polling and error handling

Use cases of Aipic Mcp

Generating placeholder images or hero images for website designs
Creating product mockups and e-commerce photos from prompts
Producing abstract backgrounds or landscape images for web assets
Rapidly prototyping visual elements during web development iterations

Frequently asked questions

What API key do I need?

You need a DashScope API key from Alibaba Cloud with image generation permissions, typically starting with `sk-`. Provide it via the `DASHSCOPE_API_KEY` environment variable or the `apiKey` parameter when using the tool.

Where are generated images saved?

Images are automatically saved to your Desktop if possible; otherwise they fall back to the system’s temporary directory. You can also specify a custom path using the `outputPath` parameter.

How do I install Aipic Mcp?

The recommended method is `npx -y aipic-mcp`. Alternatively, install globally with `npm install -g aipic-mcp`. For local development, clone the GitHub repository and run `npm run build`.

Which AI model does it use?

The server uses the `flux-schnell` model from Alibaba Cloud DashScope, optimized for fast image generation. The endpoint is `https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/api/v1/services/aigc/text2image/image-synthesis`.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js 18+ is required. Key npm dependencies include `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`, `axios`, `sharp`, and `uuid`. The server can be used with Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client.

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