Routara MCP Server
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., "@Routara MCP Serverlist available models"
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.
Routara MCP Server
Official Model Context Protocol server for Routara. Use Routara chat, image, and video models from Cursor, Claude Desktop, Codex, Windsurf, VS Code, and other MCP clients.
Website and setup guide: https://routara.ai/mcp
OpenAI-compatible API: https://api.routara.ai/v1
Create an API key: https://routara.ai/#auth
Install
npx -y routara-mcpOr install the one-click routara-mcp.mcpb bundle from the latest GitHub release.
Related MCP server: Photo AI Studio MCP Server
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search and paginate the live model catalog |
| Single-turn or multi-turn chat, including tool calls |
| Text-to-image and reference-image generation |
| Text-to-video and image-to-video submission |
| Poll an asynchronous video task |
MCP client configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"routara": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "routara-mcp"],
"env": {
"ROUTARA_API_KEY": "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}OpenAI Codex
[mcp_servers.routara]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "routara-mcp"]
enabled = true
[mcp_servers.routara.env]
ROUTARA_API_KEY = "sk-or-v1-YOUR_KEY_HERE"Environment
Variable | Required | Default |
| Yes for tool calls | None |
| No |
|
| No |
|
The process can start and complete the MCP handshake without an API key. A key is resolved only when a Routara tool is invoked, which lets directories validate the server safely.
Reliability and compatibility
Requests time out instead of hanging indefinitely.
Transient network errors, HTTP 429, and HTTP 5xx responses are retried with bounded backoff.
API errors include the upstream request ID and retry delay when available.
routara_chatreturns the complete OpenAI-compatible response, preserving reasoning content and tool calls.Media parameters are forwarded only when explicitly supplied; model-specific support varies.
Development
npm ci
npm run build
npm test
npm run validate:registry
npm run build:mcpbFor a live API smoke test:
ROUTARA_API_KEY=sk-or-v1-... npm run test:liveDirectory listings
Security
Do not commit API keys. If a key is exposed, revoke it in the Routara dashboard immediately. Please report security issues privately to support@routara.ai.
License
MIT
Available Tools
5 toolsroutara_chatA
Create an OpenAI-compatible chat completion through Routara.
Use message for a simple single-turn request, or messages for system prompts, multi-turn chat, multimodal content, and tool-call continuations. The complete upstream response is returned, including usage, reasoning_content, and tool_calls when supplied by the model.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| stop | No | ||
| model | Yes | Model slug from routara_list_models | |
| tools | No | OpenAI-compatible function tools | |
| top_p | No | ||
| message | No | Convenience single user message; use messages for multi-turn input | |
| messages | No | OpenAI-compatible conversation messages | |
| max_tokens | No | ||
| temperature | No | ||
| tool_choice | No | OpenAI-compatible tool choice |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses that the response includes usage, reasoning_content, and tool_calls, but does not mention rate limits, authentication, or potential side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is two concise sentences, front-loading the core purpose and immediately providing usage guidance without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity and lack of output schema, the description adequately covers the main functionality and response format. It references the model from a sibling tool and explains the two input modes, though it omits preconditions like API keys or error handling.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 56% schema coverage, the description adds value by clarifying the distinction between 'message' and 'messages' and explaining their use cases, which is not fully captured in the schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool creates an OpenAI-compatible chat completion. The verb 'create' and resource 'chat completion' are specific, and it distinguishes from siblings like routara_list_models and routara_generate_image by focusing on chat.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly advises when to use 'message' vs 'messages' for different scenarios (single-turn vs multi-turn, tool calls). It provides clear context but does not explicitly exclude use cases or mention alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
routara_generate_imageB
Generate or edit an image through Routara.
Model support varies. Besides prompt and size, the tool can pass quality, aspect ratio, reference image URL, negative prompt, seed, style, and response format to compatible models.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | ||
| seed | No | ||
| size | No | Output dimensions such as 1024x1024 | |
| model | Yes | Image model slug from routara_list_models | |
| style | No | ||
| prompt | Yes | Detailed image prompt | |
| quality | No | ||
| image_url | No | Reference image URL for compatible image-edit models | |
| aspect_ratio | No | Aspect ratio such as 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 | |
| negative_prompt | No | ||
| response_format | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only vaguely hints at behavior (e.g., parameters may not work with all models). Lacks disclosure on output format, error handling, or side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences with no redundancy. The first sentence clearly states the core function, and the second adds key configuration options without clutter.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a complex tool with 11 parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not explain return values, error handling, or how to verify model compatibility, leaving critical gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is only 45%, so description must add meaning. It lists several optional parameters (quality, aspect ratio, etc.) beyond the schema, aiding understanding. However, it omits some parameters (e.g., n) and does not provide detailed syntax or constraints.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states 'Generate or edit an image through Routara', which is a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like generate_video and chat, making the purpose unambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to use chat or video generation). The mention of 'Model support varies' hints at dependencies but does not direct users to list_models for available models.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
routara_generate_videoA
Submit an asynchronous video-generation job through Routara.
Supports text-to-video and image-to-video. Save the returned id or task_id and poll it with routara_get_video_status until completed or failed.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| fps | No | ||
| model | Yes | Video model slug from routara_list_models | |
| prompt | Yes | Scene and motion description | |
| duration | No | ||
| image_url | No | Starting frame for image-to-video | |
| resolution | No | Model-specific resolution such as 720p or 1080p | |
| aspect_ratio | No | Aspect ratio such as 16:9 or 9:16 | |
| negative_prompt | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses the async nature and the need to poll for completion, but with no annotations, it lacks details on error handling, permissions, rate limits, or response format beyond the id/task_id.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two sentences, each serving a purpose: first states the action, second provides the critical workflow instruction. No wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description covers the basic async pattern and workflow, but given 8 parameters and no output schema, it is incomplete. It does not elaborate on parameter options or the structure of the response beyond the id/task_id.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 63%, so some parameters are already described. The description adds context that image_url enables image-to-video, which is helpful, but does not explain fps, duration, resolution, aspect_ratio, or negative_prompt.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool submits an asynchronous video-generation job and contrasts with siblings by mentioning text-to-video and image-to-video, distinguishing it from routara_generate_image and routara_chat.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It explicitly instructs to poll the returned id/task_id with routara_get_video_status, providing a clear workflow. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool or mention alternatives beyond the sibling list.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
routara_get_video_statusB
Poll a Routara video-generation job.
Pass the model when the upstream provider requires model-specific status routing.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| model | No | Optional video model slug for provider-specific status routing | |
| task_id | Yes | Task id returned by routara_generate_video |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It hints at polling (repeated calls) and optional model routing, but lacks details on rate limits, auth, or what happens on failure.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two concise sentences, front-loaded with purpose. Every word adds value with no redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Missing output schema, so description should explain return values (e.g., status, progress). It does not, leaving the agent guessing about what the response contains.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% and schema descriptions already cover both parameters. Description adds minimal value by restating the model's purpose, so baseline 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool polls a Routara video-generation job, using specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like generate_video and generate_image.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Description mentions when to pass the model parameter (for provider-specific routing) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives, e.g., after generating a video.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
routara_list_modelsA
List models available through Routara.
Use this before another tool when a model was not specified. Supports pagination and text filtering. The count field is always the total number of matches before pagination; returned is the number included in this response.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Models returned, default 200, maximum 1000 | |
| query | No | Case-insensitive text filter applied to model IDs | |
| offset | No | Pagination offset, default 0 |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It explains pagination semantics ('count field is always the total...') and mentions support for text filtering. It does not explicitly state non-destructive behavior, but 'list' implies a read-only operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three short, focused sentences. First sentence states purpose, second gives usage context, third explains a key behavioral detail. No unnecessary words or redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple listing tool with three optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers purpose, usage, and pagination behavior. Sibling tools are sufficiently different, so no further distinction needed.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds that pagination and text filtering are supported, which is already implied by the schema parameters. No additional meaning beyond what the schema provides.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'List' and resource 'models available through Routara.' This distinguishes it from sibling tools like routara_chat and routara_generate_image, which perform entirely different actions.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly states 'Use this before another tool when a model was not specified,' providing a clear usage context. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or list alternatives, but the context is sufficient for most agents.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
5 tool updates
v0.1.0- First observed
routara_chat - First observed
routara_generate_image - First observed
routara_generate_video - First observed
routara_get_video_status - First observed
routara_list_models
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool targets a distinct operation (listing models, chat, image generation, video submission, status polling) with no overlapping functionality. An agent can clearly distinguish between them.
All tools are prefixed with 'routara_' and follow a verb_noun pattern (list_models, chat, generate_image, generate_video, get_video_status). The only minor inconsistency is 'chat' not using an underscore, but it remains clear.
5 tools is an appropriate size for a server offering AI model interaction services. It is neither sparse nor overwhelming, covering the essential operations.
The set covers main workflows: listing models, chat completions, image generation, video submission, and status polling. A potential gap is lack of a cancel operation for video jobs, but core functionality is present.
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