Dalle MCP
The DALL-E MCP Server is a service that generates, edits, and creates image variations via OpenAI's DALL-E API. It supports integration with Cline and provides image generation and processing functions.
2.5 points
10.6K

What is the DALL-E MCP Server?

The DALL-E MCP Server is a server based on the Model Context Protocol that allows users to call OpenAI's DALL-E image generation AI through simple JSON instructions. It supports functions such as image generation, editing, and creating variations.

How to use the DALL-E MCP Server?

You can connect to this server by configuring the Cline MCP settings, and then send JSON instructions containing prompts and parameters to generate or edit images.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for scenarios that require rapid generation of creative images, editing of existing images, or creation of image variations. It is particularly suitable for integration with AI assistants such as Cline.

Main features

Image generation
Generate brand - new images based on text prompts, supporting the DALL-E 2 and DALL-E 3 models
Image editing
Edit existing images based on text prompts (only DALL-E 2)
Image variation
Create variations of existing images (only DALL-E 2)
API key validation
Validate the validity of the OpenAI API key
Advantages
A simple and easy - to - use JSON interface
Support for the latest DALL-E 3 model
Seamless integration with AI assistants such as Cline
Flexible save path settings
Limitations
Editing and variation functions only support DALL-E 2
There are known bugs in the image editing API
Requires an OpenAI API key
May incur API usage fees

How to use

Install the server
Clone the repository and install dependencies
Configure Cline MCP settings
Add server configuration in VSCode settings
Start the server
Run the built server file
Send instructions
Send JSON instructions through Cline to use various functions

Usage examples

Generate creative images
Use DALL-E 3 to generate high - quality creative images
Edit an existing image
Add a hat to a person in a photo
Create image variations
Create 4 different style variations based on an existing image

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my image editing request return the original image?
How can I make Cline display the generated images correctly?
Does DALL-E 3 support image editing?
Will using this service incur fees?

Related resources

GitHub repository
Project source code
OpenAI API documentation
Official documentation for the DALL-E API
Discussion on known issues
Community discussion on DALL-E 2 image editing issues
OpenAI API key
Get an API key

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dalle-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/dalle-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here",
        "SAVE_DIR": "/path/to/save/directory"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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