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GIMP
MCP server and GIMP 3.x plugin exposing image editing and automation to AI assistants via a local Unix socket.
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MCP server and GIMP 3.x plugin exposing image editing and automation to AI assistants via a local Unix socket.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GIMP.
- What is the GIMP MCP server?
- The GIMP MCP server is a plugin for GIMP 3.x that allows AI assistants to interact with GIMP for image editing and automation. It exposes GIMP's capabilities through a local Unix socket.
- How can I install the GIMP MCP server?
- Installation involves cloning the repository from GitHub and following the setup instructions for GIMP plugins. Specific steps may vary depending on your operating system and GIMP installation.
- Does the GIMP MCP server require authentication?
- No, the GIMP MCP server does not use API keys, OAuth, or other authentication mechanisms. It operates over a local Unix socket.
- What are the primary capabilities of the GIMP MCP server?
- The GIMP MCP server exposes image editing and automation functionality from GIMP 3.x. AI assistants can use this to perform tasks such as applying filters, manipulating layers, or generating images programmatically.
- What is a prerequisite for using the GIMP MCP server?
- A key prerequisite for using the GIMP MCP server is a local installation of GIMP 3.x. It communicates with GIMP via a Unix socket, meaning GIMP must be running on the same system.
Install GIMP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gimp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gimp"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gimp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gimp"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"gimp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gimp"
]
}
}
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