Overview
piapi-mcp-server is a TypeScript implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with PiAPI's API, allowing users to generate media content using various AI tools directly from MCP-compatible applications.
To use piapi-mcp-server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, set up your PiAPI API key in a .env file, and run the server. Connect it to compatible applications like Claude Desktop by configuring the appropriate settings.
- Flux Image generation from text descriptions - Midjourney Image generation - Kling video generation - Luma Dream Machine video generation - AI song generation with Suno/Udio - 3D model generation with Trellis - Workflow planning inside LLMs
- Generating images from text prompts for creative projects.
- Creating videos using AI tools for marketing or educational content.
- Developing interactive applications that utilize AI-generated media.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect piapi-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-apinetwork-piapi-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is required to run piapi-mcp-server?
You need Node.js 16.x or higher, npm or yarn, and a PiAPI API key.
Is there a graphical interface for piapi-mcp-server?
No, it is primarily a server-side application that integrates with other MCP-compatible applications.
Can I use piapi-mcp-server for commercial purposes?
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