Imagician▌
by flowy11
Imagician is an AI image editor for fast photo edit, resizing, cropping, conversion, compression, and batch image editin
Provides eight core image editing operations including resizing, format conversion, cropping, compression, rotation, flipping, metadata extraction, and batch processing using the Sharp library for automating image workflows and web optimization tasks.
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best for
- / Web developers optimizing images for sites
- / Content creators processing multiple images
- / Automating image workflows and batch operations
capabilities
- / Resize images with various fit options
- / Convert between JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF formats
- / Crop images to specific regions
- / Compress images with quality control
- / Rotate and flip images
- / Extract image metadata and properties
- / Generate multiple sizes from one image
what it does
Provides eight essential image editing operations using the Sharp library for resizing, format conversion, cropping, compression, and batch processing. Automates common image workflows and web optimization tasks directly through MCP.
about
Imagician is a community-built MCP server published by flowy11 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Imagician is an AI image editor for fast photo edit, resizing, cropping, conversion, compression, and batch image editin It is categorized under productivity. This server exposes 8 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install Imagician in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Imagician is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Imagician - MCP Image Editor
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for comprehensive image editing operations including resizing, format conversion, cropping, compression, and more.
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@flowy11/imagician"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@flowy11/imagician/badge" alt="Imagician MCP server" /> </a>Features
- Resize: Change image dimensions with various fit options
- Format Conversion: Convert between JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF
- Crop: Extract specific regions from images
- Compress: Reduce file size with quality control
- Rotate: Rotate images by any angle
- Flip: Mirror images horizontally or vertically
- Batch Processing: Generate multiple sizes from a single image
- Metadata: Extract image information and properties
Installation
From npm
npm install -g @flowy11/imagician
From source
git clone https://github.com/flowy11/imagician.git
cd imagician
npm install
npm run build
Usage with Claude Code
Add to your Claude Code configuration (~/.config/claude/config/settings/mcp-servers.json):
{
"imagician": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@flowy11/imagician"]
}
}
Usage with Cursor
Add to your Cursor configuration (~/.cursor/mcp_settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"imagician": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@flowy11/imagician"]
}
}
}
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
Quick setup with npx (recommended):
{
"mcpServers": {
"imagician": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@flowy11/imagician"]
}
}
}
If installed globally via npm:
{
"mcpServers": {
"imagician": {
"command": "imagician"
}
}
}
If installed from source:
{
"mcpServers": {
"imagician": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/imagician/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
Available Tools
resize_image
Resize an image to specified dimensions with various fit options.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save resized image
- width: Target width in pixels (optional)
- height: Target height in pixels (optional)
- fit: How to resize (cover, contain, fill, inside, outside)
- preserveAspectRatio: Maintain aspect ratio (default: true)
convert_format
Convert between image formats with quality control.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save converted image
- format: Target format (jpeg, png, webp, avif)
- quality: Quality for lossy formats (1-100, default: 80)
crop_image
Extract a specific region from an image.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save cropped image
- left: Left offset in pixels
- top: Top offset in pixels
- width: Width of crop area
- height: Height of crop area
compress_image
Reduce image file size with quality settings.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save compressed image
- quality: Compression quality (1-100, default: 80)
- progressive: Use progressive encoding for JPEG (default: true)
rotate_image
Rotate an image by any angle.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save rotated image
- angle: Rotation angle in degrees (positive = clockwise)
- background: Background color for exposed areas (default: #000000)
flip_image
Mirror an image horizontally or vertically.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputPath: Path to save flipped image
- direction: Flip direction (horizontal, vertical, both)
get_image_info
Extract metadata and information about an image.
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to image file
Returns: format, dimensions, color space, file size, etc.
batch_resize
Generate multiple sizes from one image (perfect for responsive images).
Parameters:
- inputPath: Path to input image
- outputDir: Directory to save resized images
- sizes: Array of {width, height?, suffix}
- format: Output format for all sizes (optional)
Example Usage in Claude
"Please resize image.jpg to 800x600 pixels"
"Convert photo.png to WebP format with 90% quality"
"Crop avatar.jpg starting at (100, 100) with 200x200 size"
"Generate thumbnail sizes: 150px, 300px, and 600px wide"
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build TypeScript
npm run build
# Run in development mode
npm run dev
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the Imagician MCP server?
- Imagician is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Imagician?
- This profile displays 31 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★31 reviews- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend Imagician for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Chen Farah· Dec 4, 2024
Imagician is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024
Strong directory entry: Imagician surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 26, 2024
Imagician has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Anaya Zhang· Sep 25, 2024
Imagician has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Sofia Farah· Sep 9, 2024
We evaluated Imagician against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Sep 5, 2024
Imagician is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Sofia Liu· Aug 28, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Imagician is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 24, 2024
Imagician is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Anaya Rahman· Aug 16, 2024
Strong directory entry: Imagician surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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