openai-gpt-image-1-mcp
Enables image generation and editing using OpenAI's GPT-image-1 model, with support for text-to-image, inpainting, and multiple reference images.
Provides cloud storage for generated images with public URLs and download links, allowing remote access and sharing.
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Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
A powerful implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrated with OpenAI's GPT-image-1 model for providing AI agents and AI coding assistants with advanced image generation and editing capabilities.
With this MCP server, you can generate images from text descriptions and edit existing images with powerful AI. Images can be stored either locally or in Supabase Storage for easy access.
Overview
This MCP server provides tools that enable AI agents to generate and edit images using OpenAI's GPT-image-1 model. It follows the best practices for building MCP servers based on the Mem0 MCP server template. The server handles all aspects of the image generation process including API calls, error handling, and storing the generated images either locally or in Supabase Storage for easy access from anywhere.
Related MCP server: MCP OpenAI Image Generation Server
Features
Text-to-Image Generation: Create images from detailed text descriptions
Image Editing: Modify existing images using text instructions
Multiple Reference Images: Use multiple input images as references for generation
Inpainting Support: Edit specific areas of images using masks
Image Quality Control: Configure image size and quality settings
Flexible Storage Options: Store images locally or in Supabase Storage
Public Image URLs: Get direct URLs to access generated images when using Supabase Storage
Tools
The server provides two essential image generation tools:
generate_image: Create new images from text descriptionsedit_image: Edit existing images based on text prompts, with support for multiple reference images and masks
Prerequisites
Docker/Docker Desktop if running the MCP server as a container (recommended)
Python 3.10+ if running the MCP server directly
OpenAI API key with access to GPT-image-1 model
Supabase account (optional, for cloud storage of images)
Installation
Using Docker (Recommended)
Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/DevRico003/openai-gpt-image-1-mcp.git cd openai-gpt-image-1-mcpBuild the Docker image:
docker build -t openai-gpt-image-1-mcp --build-arg PORT=8050 .Create a
.envfile based on the.env.examplefile
Using Python directly (no Docker)
Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/DevRico003/openai-gpt-image-1-mcp.git cd openai-gpt-image-1-mcpInstall dependencies:
pip install -e .Create a
.envfile based on the.env.examplefile
Configuration
Create a .env file in the project root with the following variables:
# MCP Server Configuration
HOST=0.0.0.0
PORT=8050
TRANSPORT=sse
# OpenAI API Configuration
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
# Storage Configuration
# Set to 'local' to store images on the server, or 'supabase' to use Supabase Storage
STORAGE_MODE=supabase
# Supabase Configuration (required if STORAGE_MODE=supabase)
SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project-url.supabase.co
SUPABASE_KEY=your-supabase-service-key
SUPABASE_BUCKET=your-bucket-name
# Optional settings for image generation
# MODEL_NAME=gpt-image-1
# DEFAULT_IMAGE_SIZE=auto
# DEFAULT_IMAGE_QUALITY=autoSupabase Setup (Optional)
If you want to use Supabase for image storage:
Create a Supabase account at supabase.com
Create a new project and get your project URL and service key
Create a storage bucket named
imagesMake sure public access is enabled for the bucket if you want the images to be publicly accessible
Running the Server
Using Docker
docker run --env-file .env -p 8050:8050 openai-gpt-image-1-mcpUsing Python
python src/main.pyThe server will start and listen on the configured host and port.
Integration with MCP Clients
SSE Configuration
Once you have the server running with SSE transport, you can connect to it using this configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-gpt-image-1": {
"transport": "sse",
"url": "http://localhost:8050/sse"
}
}
}Note for Windsurf users: Use
serverUrlinstead ofurlin your configuration:{ "mcpServers": { "openai-gpt-image-1": { "transport": "sse", "serverUrl": "http://localhost:8050/sse" } } }Note for Docker users: Use
host.docker.internalinstead oflocalhostif your client is running in a different container.
Stdio Configuration
Add this server to your MCP configuration for Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or any other MCP client:
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-gpt-image-1": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["path/to/openai-gpt-image-1-mcp/src/main.py"],
"env": {
"TRANSPORT": "stdio",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "your_openai_api_key"
}
}
}
}Docker with Stdio Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-gpt-image-1": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "--rm", "-i",
"-e", "TRANSPORT",
"-e", "OPENAI_API_KEY",
"openai-gpt-image-1-mcp"],
"env": {
"TRANSPORT": "stdio",
"OPENAI_API_KEY": "your_openai_api_key"
}
}
}
}Tool Usage Examples
Generating an Image with Supabase Storage
# Generate an image of a flying cat with Supabase storage
# Make sure STORAGE_MODE=supabase in your .env file
result = await generate_image(
prompt="A photorealistic flying cat with wings soaring through clouds",
size="1024x1024",
quality="high"
)
# Get the public URL for the image
image_url = result['image_url'] # URL to view the image
download_url = result['download_url'] # URL to download the image
filename = result['filename'] # Filename of the generated image
storage_path = result['storage_path'] # Path in Supabase storage
print(f"Image generated successfully!")
print(f"View the image at: {image_url}")
# Example of displaying the image in a web application
html_img = f'<img src="{image_url}" alt="Flying cat">'
# Example of creating a download link
html_download = f'<a href="{download_url}" download="{filename}">Download Image</a>'Generating an Image with Local Storage
# Generate an image with local storage
# Make sure STORAGE_MODE=local in your .env file
result = await generate_image(
prompt="A photorealistic flying cat with wings soaring through clouds",
size="1024x1024",
quality="high",
return_image=True # Get the image data directly (default is True)
)
# When using local storage, you get file paths and optional base64 data
saved_path = result['saved_path'] # Absolute path on server
relative_path = result['relative_path'] # Relative path from working directory
filename = result['filename'] # Filename of the generated image
directory = result['directory'] # Directory where images are stored
# If return_image=True, you also get image data
image_data = result['image_data'] # Base64 encoded image data
mime_type = result['mime_type'] # "image/png"
# Save image from base64 data
import base64
with open(f"local-{filename}", "wb") as f:
f.write(base64.b64decode(image_data))
print(f"Image saved locally as: local-{filename}")Editing an Image
# Edit an existing image to add a hat
result = await edit_image(
prompt="Add a wizard hat to the cat",
image_paths=["/path/to/cat_image.png"],
size="1024x1024",
quality="high"
)
# Check storage mode used
storage_mode = result['storage_mode'] # "supabase" or "local"
if storage_mode == "supabase":
# Access the image via public URL
image_url = result['image_url']
print(f"View edited image at: {image_url}")
else:
# When using local storage
saved_path = result['saved_path']
# If return_image=True was used, you can also access the image data
if 'image_data' in result:
image_data = result['image_data']
# Save locally from base64 data
import base64
with open(f"edited-{result['filename']}", "wb") as f:
f.write(base64.b64decode(image_data))Storage Options
The MCP server supports two storage modes:
Supabase Storage: Images are uploaded to Supabase and available via public URLs. This is ideal for:
Remote access without filesystem access to the server
Sharing images with other systems or users
Long-term storage independent of the MCP server
Local Storage: Images are saved to a local directory on the server. This can be used when:
You prefer to manage storage yourself
You don't need remote access to the images
You're testing or developing locally
Performance Considerations
If you're using local storage and are concerned about token limits:
# Generate image without returning the base64 data
result = await generate_image(
prompt="A photorealistic flying cat with wings soaring through clouds",
return_image=False # Don't include image data in the response
)
# Now you only have path information
saved_path = result['saved_path']
filename = result['filename']For Docker deployments with shared volumes:
docker run -v $(pwd)/ai-images:/app/ai-images --env-file .env -p 8050:8050 openai-gpt-image-1-mcpThis way, you can access locally stored images in the ai-images directory on your host machine.
License
MIT
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