Recraft MCP Server
@BartWaardenburg
MCP server for AI image generation, transformation, and style management via the Recraft API. 16 tools for text-to-image, inpainting, vectorization, upscaling, and more.
Overview
What is Recraft MCP Server?
A community-maintained MCP server that provides 16 tools for AI image generation, transformation, and style management via the Recraft API. It enables text-to-image, image-to-image editing, background manipulation, vectorization, upscaling, and custom style creation through the Model Context Protocol.
How to use Recraft MCP Server?
Install by running npx -y recraft-mcp or using Docker, then configure your MCP client (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Smithery) with a RECRAFT_API_TOKEN environment variable obtained from your Recraft account. Optionally adjust toolset filtering, cache TTL, and retry settings.
Key features of Recraft MCP Server
- Text-to-image, image-to-image, and inpainting generation
- Background replacement, removal, and generation
- Vectorization (SVG) and two upscaling modes
- Custom style creation from reference images
- Account information and credit checking
- Configurable toolset filtering and cache settings
Use cases of Recraft MCP Server
- Generate marketing visuals from text descriptions
- Edit and transform existing images with AI
- Remove or replace backgrounds in product photos
- Convert raster images to scalable vector graphics
- Apply custom visual styles consistently across images
FAQ from Recraft MCP Server
What is a Recraft API token and where do I get one?
It is an authentication token required to use the Recraft API. Obtain it from your Recraft account profile page at https://www.recraft.ai/profile/api.
What are the system requirements?
Node.js 20+ (or Docker) and a valid Recraft API token.
Is this server officially supported by Recraft?
No, it is an unofficial, community-maintained project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Recraft.
Can I limit which tools are available?
Yes, the server is configurable to filter toolsets so you can expose only the tools you need.
Where does image processing happen?
All image processing is performed via the Recraft API; images are sent to and processed on Recraft’s servers.
