About ideogram-v3-mcp
ideogram-v3-mcp is a RunAPI MCP server for Ideogram V3, for AI agents creating image tasks and checking pricing or task status. It keeps its endpoints scoped to the Ideogram V3 model line.
Key features
- 01Generate images from text
- 02Edit images
- 03Remix images
- 04Check asynchronous task status
- 05Look up model and endpoint pricing
Use cases
- 01Generate an image from a text description
- 02Edit an existing image
- 03Create a remix based on an image
MCP support
It exposes Ideogram V3 image generation, editing, remixing, task status, and pricing tools to MCP-compatible clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y @runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcpRUNAPI_API_KEYSecretOptional RunAPI API key for headless hosts. Interactive MCP hosts can use the login tool, which writes shared RunAPI config.Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
7Saved tool list · updated 1w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| force | boolean | No | Re-run browser login when the current credential comes from the local config file. |
Details
From the project READMERunAPI Ideogram V3 MCP Server
Ideogram V3 API access for AI agents: run image generation operations, poll asynchronous results, and check pricing through one focused MCP server.
Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Roo Code, and any MCP-compatible host.
Install | Tools | Models | Agent Prompts | Configuration | Links
Why This Package?
@runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcp is a focused Model Context Protocol server for the Ideogram V3 model line on RunAPI.
It gives MCP-compatible assistants direct access to 3 endpoints and 6 model variants without loading the full RunAPI catalog.
Use this per-model server when an agent should stay scoped to Ideogram V3. Use @runapi.ai/mcp when one assistant should discover every RunAPI model line.
ideogram-v3-reframe was retired on 2026-10-11T00:00:00Z. New requests return HTTP 410 before task creation or balance deduction. Existing tasks can still be queried. This model ID is not mapped to another model.
Install
Add it to Claude Code:
claude mcp add ideogram-v3 -s user -- npx -y @runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcp
Use project scope when the server should be shared with a repository:
claude mcp add ideogram-v3 -s project -- npx -y @runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcp
Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Roo Code, and other MCP hosts can use the same stdio command:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ideogram-v3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcp"]
}
}
}
check_pricing works before sign-in. For task creation and status polling, ask your assistant to call the login tool. It opens a browser login and saves credentials to ~/.config/runapi/config.json, the same file used by runapi login.
Headless and CI hosts can still set RUNAPI_API_KEY before starting the MCP host.
Ready-made examples are in examples/ for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Roo Code.
Tools
| Tool | Auth | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
edit_image | Yes | Create an Ideogram V3 edit image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs. |
remix_image | Yes | Create an Ideogram V3 remix image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs. |
text_to_image | Yes | Create an Ideogram V3 text to image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs. |
get_task | Yes | Fetch the current status and latest payload for an existing task. |
check_pricing | No | Look up current pricing for a Ideogram V3 model and endpoint. |
Models
Ideogram V3 covers 6 model variants across 3 endpoints. Each tool accepts the models listed for it:
| Tool | Models |
|---|---|
edit_image | ideogram-v3-character-edit, ideogram-v3-edit |
remix_image | ideogram-v3-character-remix, ideogram-v3-remix |
text_to_image | ideogram-v3-character, ideogram-v3-text-to-image |
Model availability can change between releases. Use check_pricing or the Ideogram V3 model page for the current catalog view.
Agent Prompts
Ask your assistant in natural language; it can inspect pricing, create the task, and return the task id plus output URLs.
Create a task
Run an Ideogram V3 edit image task with RunAPI.
The assistant can call check_pricing, then edit_image, and return the task id, status, and output URLs.
Submit without waiting
Create the task but don't wait for it to finish.
The assistant calls the create tool with wait: false and returns the task id. Check on it later with get_task.
Check pricing before creating
Check current Ideogram V3 pricing, then create the task if it matches my request.
The assistant calls check_pricing and can link to the Ideogram V3 model page for the canonical catalog entry.
Configuration
The server resolves auth in this order:
RUNAPI_API_KEYenvironment variable, useful for headless and CI hosts~/.config/runapi/config.json, created by the MCPlogintool orrunapi login- No key, which still allows
check_pricing
The config file is normally managed by login. A pre-provisioned headless config can use:
{
"apiKey": "your_runapi_key"
}
Do not commit real API keys.
Links
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Ideogram V3 model page | https://runapi.ai/models/ideogram-v3 |
| npm package | @runapi.ai/ideogram-v3-mcp |
| GitHub repository | runapi-ai/ideogram-v3-mcp |
| RunAPI MCP overview | runapi.ai/mcp |
| RunAPI docs | runapi.ai/docs |
License
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
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