# 🚨 DEPENDENCY FIX - Enhanced Image Analysis MCP Server
## ❌ **PROBLEM IDENTIFIED**
The server was failing with:
```
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'PIL'
```
This happened because the Pillow library wasn't installed for the specific Python interpreter that Claude Desktop was using (`/usr/local/bin/python3`).
## ✅ **SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED**
### 1. 🔧 **Enhanced Server with Dependency Checking**
- **Updated**: `enhanced_image_analysis_server.py`
- **Features Added**:
- Graceful handling when PIL is missing
- `check_dependencies` tool for diagnostics
- Fallback to basic analysis when PIL unavailable
- Clear error messages with installation instructions
### 2. 📦 **Automatic Dependency Installation**
- **Created**: `fix_dependencies.sh` - Automated fix script
- **Installs**: MCP and Pillow with correct Python interpreter
- **Tests**: Dependencies and server functionality
### 3. 🔍 **Diagnostic Tools**
- **Created**: `diagnose.py` - Comprehensive diagnostics
- **Checks**: Python version, dependencies, server functionality
- **Provides**: Specific fix recommendations
### 4. ⚙️ **Updated Configuration**
- **Updated**: Claude Desktop config with proper Python path
- **Added**: PYTHONPATH environment variable
- **Ensured**: Correct dependency loading
## 🚀 **HOW TO FIX**
### **Option 1: Automatic Fix (Recommended)**
```bash
cd /Users/anthonyturner/MCPs/image-analysis-server
./fix_dependencies.sh
```
### **Option 2: Manual Fix**
```bash
/usr/local/bin/python3 -m pip install --user mcp Pillow
```
### **Option 3: If Using Homebrew Python**
```bash
/opt/homebrew/bin/python3 -m pip install mcp Pillow
```
Then update Claude config to use `/opt/homebrew/bin/python3`
## 🔄 **AFTER FIXING**
1. **Restart Claude Desktop completely** (quit and reopen)
2. **Test the server** by asking: *"Check if image analysis dependencies are installed"*
3. **If working**: You'll see ✅ All dependencies available
4. **If limited**: Server works but suggests installing Pillow for full features
## 🎯 **NEW FEATURES IN v2.1**
### **Robust Error Handling**
- Server starts even without Pillow
- Provides clear error messages
- Suggests exact installation commands
### **Dependency Checking Tool**
Use the new tool to check status:
```
Check if my image analysis server dependencies are working
```
### **Graceful Degradation**
- Basic filename analysis works without Pillow
- Full color/EXIF analysis requires Pillow
- Clear indicators of available functionality
## 📊 **Server Status Indicators**
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|--------|---------|--------|
| ✅ Full analysis | All dependencies available | Ready to use! |
| ⚠️ Limited analysis | MCP available, Pillow missing | Install Pillow for full features |
| ❌ Server disconnected | MCP missing or other error | Run fix script |
## 🛠️ **Files Created/Updated**
```
/Users/anthonyturner/MCPs/image-analysis-server/
├── enhanced_image_analysis_server.py # ✅ Updated with error handling
├── fix_dependencies.sh # 🆕 Automatic fix script
├── diagnose.py # 🆕 Diagnostic tool
├── claude_desktop_config_alternative.json # 🆕 Alternative config
└── DEPENDENCY_FIX.md # 🆕 This document
```
## 🔧 **Troubleshooting Guide**
### **Issue**: "No module named 'PIL'"
**Solution**: Run `./fix_dependencies.sh` or install manually
### **Issue**: "No module named 'mcp'"
**Solution**: Install MCP: `/usr/local/bin/python3 -m pip install mcp`
### **Issue**: Server still disconnecting
**Solutions**:
1. Run `python3 diagnose.py` for detailed diagnosis
2. Check Python path in Claude config matches installed location
3. Restart Claude Desktop after changes
### **Issue**: "Limited analysis" messages
**Solution**: Install Pillow for full functionality
**Note**: Basic features still work without Pillow
## ✅ **SUCCESS INDICATORS**
When working properly, you should see:
- ✅ Server connects without errors in Claude Desktop
- 🎯 Image analysis tools available in Claude
- 🔍 Detailed color and metadata analysis
- 📁 Smart file organization capabilities
## 🆘 **Getting Help**
If problems persist:
1. Run `python3 diagnose.py` and share output
2. Check Claude Desktop logs for specific errors
3. Verify Python installation with `which python3`
4. Try alternative Python paths (Homebrew vs system)
---
**🎉 The Enhanced Image Analysis MCP Server is now more robust and should work even with dependency issues!**
*After running the fix, restart Claude Desktop and test with: "Analyze images in my Pictures folder"*
