productivity

Imagician

flowy11

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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Sharp library for high performance8 core editing operationsBatch processing support

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

npm version

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. 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
  2. 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
  3. 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
  4. 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
  5. 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
  6. 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
  7. 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

4.531 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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