Aipic Mcp

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

FAQ from Aipic Mcp

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.