About img-src-io
img-src-io is an MCP server for managing account images through AI assistants. It supports uploads, search, metadata lookup, and CDN URLs with optional transformations.
Key features
- 01Upload images from files, URLs, or Base64
- 02List images by folder and search them
- 03Inspect image metadata and delete images
- 04Generate CDN URLs with optional transformations
- 05Read image resources and use prompt templates
Use cases
- 01Upload an image and create a shareable CDN URL
- 02Find images within a folder
- 03Check account usage and settings
MCP support
The server provides MCP clients with image-management tools, image metadata resources, and prompts for common workflows.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y @img-src/mcp-serverIMG_SRC_API_KEYSecretYour img-src.io API keyLocal servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
8Saved tool list · updated 2w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | No | URL of image to download and upload (for web images) |
| data | string | No | Base64-encoded image data. AVOID: causes context length issues. Use file_path instead. |
| mimeType | string | No | MIME type (required only when using data, e.g., image/png) |
| file_path | string | No | PREFERRED: Absolute path to local image file (e.g., /Users/name/photo.png). Use this instead of base64 data. |
| target_path | string | No | Optional: Folder path to store the image (e.g., 'photos/2024'). Filename is determined from source. |
Details
From the project READMEimg-src MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for img-src.io image hosting API.
This server enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with your img-src.io account - uploading, searching, listing, and managing images directly through natural language.
Installation
pnpm add -g @img-src/mcp-server
Or run directly with pnpm dlx:
pnpm dlx @img-src/mcp-server
Configuration
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
IMG_SRC_API_KEY | Yes | Your img-src.io API key (starts with imgsrc_) |
IMG_SRC_API_URL | No | API base URL (default: https://api.img-src.io) |
Getting an API Key
- Log in to img-src.io
- Go to Settings > API Keys
- Create a new API key
- Copy the key (it starts with
imgsrc_)
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Usage with Claude Code
Add to your project's .mcp.json (project-scoped) or ~/.claude/mcp.json (global):
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Or add it via the CLI:
claude mcp add img-src -- npx @img-src/mcp-server
Then set the API key in your environment or .env file:
export IMG_SRC_API_KEY=imgsrc_your_api_key_here
Usage with Cursor
-
Open Cursor Settings (
Cmd+,on macOS /Ctrl+,on Windows/Linux) -
Navigate to Features > MCP Servers
-
Click "Add new MCP server"
-
Enter the following configuration:
- Name:
img-src - Type:
command - Command:
npx @img-src/mcp-server
- Name:
-
Add the environment variable
IMG_SRC_API_KEYwith your API key.
Alternatively, create or edit .cursor/mcp.json in your project root:
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Usage with VS Code (GitHub Copilot)
Create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:
{
"servers": {
"img-src": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Or add via CLI:
code --add-mcp '{"name":"img-src","command":"npx","args":["@img-src/mcp-server"],"env":{"IMG_SRC_API_KEY":"imgsrc_your_api_key_here"}}'
Note: VS Code uses
"servers"(not"mcpServers") and requires"type": "stdio".
Usage with Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Usage with Cline
Open the Cline extension in VS Code, click the MCP Servers icon > Configure MCP Servers, then add:
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Usage with Zed
Add to your Zed settings (~/.config/zed/settings.json):
{
"context_servers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Note: Zed uses
"context_servers"as the key, embedded within the mainsettings.json.
Usage with JetBrains IDEs
In IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, or other JetBrains IDEs:
- Go to Settings > Tools > AI Assistant > Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Click + (Add) and paste:
{
"mcpServers": {
"img-src": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@img-src/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"IMG_SRC_API_KEY": "imgsrc_your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Available Tools
upload_image
Upload an image from a local file, URL, or base64 data to your img-src.io account.
Upload ~/Photos/sunset.jpg to img-src as photos/vacation/sunset.jpg
Parameters:
file_path(optional): Local file path to upload (recommended for large files)url(optional): URL of the image to uploaddata(optional): Base64-encoded image datamimeType(optional): MIME type of the image (required when usingdata)target_path(optional): Target path for organizing the image
Note: One of file_path, url, or data must be provided.
list_images
List images in your account, optionally within a specific folder.
List my img-src images in the photos/vacation folder
Parameters:
folder(optional): Folder path to listlimit(optional): Max items to return (default: 50)offset(optional): Items to skip for pagination
search_images
Search for images by filename or path.
Search for img-src images containing "beach"
Parameters:
query(required): Search querylimit(optional): Max results (default: 20)offset(optional): Results to skip
get_image
Get detailed metadata for a specific image.
Get details for my img-src image at photos/vacation/sunset.jpg
Parameters:
id(required): Image ID (UUID) or filepath
delete_image
Permanently delete an image.
Delete my img-src image at photos/old/unused.jpg
Parameters:
id(required): Image ID (UUID) or filepath to delete
get_usage
View your current usage statistics.
Show my img-src usage stats
get_settings
Get your account settings and configuration.
What are my img-src account settings?
get_cdn_url
Generate a CDN URL with optional image transformations.
Generate an img-src CDN URL for john/photos/beach.jpg resized to 800x600
Parameters:
username(required): Image owner's usernamefilepath(required): Image pathwidth(optional): Resize widthheight(optional): Resize heightfit(optional): cover, contain, fill, scale-downquality(optional): 1-100 (default: 80)format(optional): webp, avif, jpeg, png, jxl
Resources
The MCP server exposes your images as resources that Claude can access directly:
- URI format:
imgsrc://images/{imageId} - Content: JSON metadata including dimensions, formats, and CDN URLs
Claude can list and read these resources to understand what images you have and their properties.
Prompts
Pre-built prompts for common workflows:
upload-and-share
Upload an image and get shareable CDN URLs.
- Arguments:
imageUrl(required),width(optional)
check-usage
Check account usage and storage status.
- No arguments required
find-images
Search for images by keyword.
- Arguments:
query(required)
Example Conversations
Upload and share an image
User: Upload ~/Photos/sunset.jpg to img-src and give me a resized URL
Claude: I'll upload that image and generate a CDN URL for you.
[Uses upload_image tool]
Image uploaded successfully! Here's a resized CDN URL: https://img-src.io/i/yourname/sunset.webp?w=1200&q=85
Search and organize
User: Find all my beach photos
Claude: [Uses search_images with query "beach"]
Found 5 beach photos:
- photos/vacation/beach-sunset.jpg
- photos/summer/beach-party.png ...
Check usage
User: How much storage am I using?
Claude: [Uses get_usage tool]
Your img-src.io usage:
- Storage: 245 MB / 500 MB (49%)
- Uploads: 67 / 100 this month
- Bandwidth: 1.2 GB / 1 GB (120% - consider upgrading!)
Development
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Build
pnpm build
# Run locally
IMG_SRC_API_KEY=imgsrc_xxx pnpm start
# Type check
pnpm type-check
# Run tests
pnpm test
License
MIT
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