PixelPanda MCP Server
PixelPanda MCP Server provides 33 image processing tools across three tiers, usable in Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients.
Free Local Tools (offline, no account needed):
Resize images with optional aspect ratio preservation
Crop images to specific pixel coordinates
Rotate images by any degree
Flip images horizontally or vertically
Convert images to grayscale
Invert image colors (negative effect)
Round image corners with a custom radius
Add solid color borders
Compress images to JPEG/WebP with quality control
Merge multiple images (horizontal, vertical, or grid layout)
Convert between PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF formats
Adjust image opacity/transparency
Create circle, square, or rounded profile pictures
Apply Gaussian blur
Adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and saturation
Add text watermarks (custom position, opacity, font size)
Apply pixelation effects
Retrieve image metadata (dimensions, format, file size, DPI, color mode)
Free AI Tools (3 uses/day without token; unlimited with token):
Remove backgrounds (returns transparent PNG)
Upscale images 2x or 4x using Real-ESRGAN AI
Remove text and watermarks using OCR + inpainting
Analyze images for objects, colors, text, composition, quality, and mood
Pro Tools (paid, require API token, 1 credit/use):
Check credit balance and account info
List saved AI avatars and uploaded products
Upload product images for AI photo generation
Generate AI product photos with an avatar holding/using a product
Generate AI try-on photos with an avatar wearing clothing
Generate AI product scene photos (lifestyle, studio, detail shots)
Enhance, sharpen, and restore images (Clean Upscale, Face Enhance, AI Restore, Full Restore)
Check status of AI generation jobs and list recent jobs
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@PixelPanda MCP ServerRemove the background from this image and upscale it 4x"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
PixelPanda MCP Server
AI image processing tools for Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients.
33 tools across three tiers — from free local image editing to AI-powered product photography.
Install
# Using uv (recommended)
uvx pixelpanda-mcp
# Or pip
pip install pixelpanda-mcpSetup
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixelpanda": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"],
"env": {
"PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here"
}
}
}
}Cursor
Add to your MCP settings (Settings > MCP Servers):
{
"pixelpanda": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["pixelpanda-mcp"],
"env": {
"PIXELPANDA_API_TOKEN": "pk_live_your_token_here"
}
}
}The API token is optional — all local and free AI tools work without it. You only need a token for paid generation tools.
Tools
Local Tools (free, no account needed, runs offline)
Tool | Description |
| Resize with optional aspect ratio preservation |
| Crop to specific pixel coordinates |
| Rotate by any degree |
| Flip horizontal or vertical |
| Convert to grayscale |
| Invert colors (negative) |
| Round corners with custom radius |
| Add solid color border |
| Compress to JPEG/WebP with quality control |
| Merge multiple images (horizontal/vertical/grid) |
| Convert between PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF |
| Adjust image opacity |
| Circle/square/rounded profile picture |
| Gaussian blur |
| Brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation |
| Text watermark (center/corner/tiled) |
| Pixelation effect |
| Dimensions, format, file size, DPI, color mode |
AI Tools (free, 3 uses/day)
Tool | Description |
| AI background removal (transparent PNG) |
| AI upscaling 2x or 4x (Real-ESRGAN) |
| AI text/watermark removal (OCR + inpainting) |
| AI image analysis (objects, colors, composition, quality) |
Pro Tools (paid, 1 credit/image)
Tool | Credits | Description |
| 0 | Check your credit balance |
| 0 | List your AI avatars |
| 0 | List your uploaded products |
| 0 | Upload a product image |
| 1/image | AI product photos with avatar |
| 1/image | AI try-on (avatar wearing product) |
| 1/scene | AI product scenes (studio, lifestyle) |
| 0 | Check generation progress |
| 0 | List recent generation jobs |
Pricing
Free: All local tools + 3 AI tool uses/day on /free-tools/*
$10 one-time: 50 credits for pro tools (no subscription, credits never expire)
$24/mo Starter: 1,125 credits/month — best value for regular use
Get your API token at pixelpanda.ai/pricing
Environment Variables
Variable | Required | Description |
| For pro tools | Your API token ( |
| No | API base URL (default: |
Examples
"Resize photo.jpg to 800px wide"
"Remove the background from product.png"
"Upscale this image 4x"
"Merge these 3 screenshots horizontally"
"Generate 6 product photos using avatar abc123 and product def456"License
MIT
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