
Image Recongnition Mcp
Connects to OpenAI's vision models to analyze images from URLs and return detailed descriptions. Exposes a single describe-image tool that takes an image URL and hands back text describing what's in the photo. You'd reach for this when you need Claude to understand image content without building your own OpenAI vision integration. Requires an OpenAI API key set as an environment variable. Built in TypeScript, ships as an npm package, runs via stdio transport. Handles the usual error cases like invalid URLs and API failures. Straightforward if you're already paying for OpenAI and want image analysis in your MCP workflow without extra plumbing.
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- last updated
- Sep 10, 2025
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describe-imageAnalyzes an image from a URL and provides a detailed description.
Analyzes an image from a URL and provides a detailed description.
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Configuration
OPENAI_API_KEY*secretYour OpenAI API key for image recognition and description services
Readme
Image Recognition MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI-powered image recognition and description capabilities using OpenAI's vision models.
Overview
This MCP server enables AI assistants to analyze and describe images through a simple URL-based interface. It leverages OpenAI's powerful vision models to provide detailed descriptions of images, making it easy to integrate image analysis capabilities into your AI workflows.
Features
- Image Analysis: Analyze images from URLs and get detailed descriptions
- OpenAI Integration: Uses OpenAI's latest vision models for accurate image recognition
- MCP Protocol: Fully compatible with the Model Context Protocol standard
- TypeScript: Built with TypeScript for type safety and better development experience
- Simple API: Easy-to-use interface for image description requests
Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- npm or yarn
- OpenAI API key
MCP Client Configuration
To use this server with an MCP client, add the following configuration:
Details
- Repository
- github.com/mcp-s-ai/image-recongnition-mcp
- Category
- AI & LLM Tools
- Package
image-recongnition-mcp- Transport
- STDIO
- Auth
- Required
- Registry
- MCP registry, active