Aws Nova Canvas Mcp

What is Aws Nova Canvas Mcp?

Aws Nova Canvas Mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows you to generate and edit images using the Nova Canvas model of Amazon Bedrock. It is designed for users who want to integrate image generation and editing capabilities into AI assistant workflows.

How to use Aws Nova Canvas Mcp?

Install via uvx aws-nova-canvas-mcp. Configure Claude Desktop by adding a nova-canvas entry in claude_desktop_config.json with the AWS_PROFILE environment variable. Generated or edited images are saved to ~/Desktop/aws-nova-canvas (macOS/Linux) or C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop\aws-nova-canvas (Windows).

Key features of Aws Nova Canvas Mcp

• Text to Image generation
• Image Inpainting and Outpainting
• Image Variation (requires 1–5 reference images)
• Image Conditioning and Color Guided Generation
• Background Removal
• Display of image thumbnails

Use cases of Aws Nova Canvas Mcp

• Generating images from text descriptions within a chat interface.
• Editing photos by removing or replacing objects (inpainting).
• Expanding images beyond their original boundaries (outpainting).
• Creating color-constrained variations for design mockups.

FAQ from Aws Nova Canvas Mcp

How do I install Aws Nova Canvas Mcp for Claude Desktop?

Add a nova-canvas entry to your claude_desktop_config.json with "command": "uvx" and "args": ["aws-nova-canvas-mcp"], and set the AWS_PROFILE environment variable. Only AWS_PROFILE is required; other AWS variables are optional.

What are the limitations of Aws Nova Canvas Mcp?

Prompt text supports up to 1024 characters. Image generation allows up to 3 images at a time. Image variation requires 1–5 reference images. Color guide supports 1–10 color codes.

Where are generated images saved?

By default, images are saved to ~/Desktop/aws-nova-canvas on macOS/Linux and C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop\aws-nova-canvas on Windows. The folder is automatically created if it does not exist.

Does Aws Nova Canvas Mcp require an internet connection?

Yes, it connects to Amazon Bedrock services. You must have an AWS account with appropriate credentials and the Nova Canvas model enabled in your region.

Which transport does Aws Nova Canvas Mcp use?

The server uses standard MCP over stdio transport. It is designed for use with MCP clients like Claude Desktop.