Overview
What is Ideogram MCP Server?
The Ideogram MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides image generation capabilities using the Ideogram API. It allows users to generate images from text prompts with customizable parameters such as aspect ratio, model selection, and style.
How to use Ideogram MCP Server?
Install dependencies with npm install, set your Ideogram API key in an .env file as IDEOGRAM_API_KEY, build the project with npm run build, and optionally link globally with npm link. The server exposes the generate_image tool which can be invoked via an MCP client.
Key features of Ideogram MCP Server
- Generate images from text prompts
- Customize aspect ratio, model, and style
- Enable or disable magic prompt option
- Set negative prompts to exclude elements
- Generate 1–8 images per request
Use cases of Ideogram MCP Server
- Create visuals from detailed text descriptions
- Generate images in specific aspect ratios for social media or presentations
- Experiment with different Ideogram models and generation styles
- Produce multiple image variants for rapid prototyping
FAQ from Ideogram MCP Server
What do I need to run this server?
You need Node.js, npm, and a valid Ideogram API key set in the IDEOGRAM_API_KEY environment variable.
How do I use the generate_image tool?
The tool is called via an MCP client. You must provide a prompt and can optionally set aspect_ratio, model, magic_prompt_option, style_type, negative_prompt, and num_images.
Is there a limit on how many images I can generate at once?
Yes, the num_images parameter accepts values between 1 and 8.
Which models are available?
The server supports V_1, V_1_TURBO, V_2, and V_2_TURBO.
