What are the requirements for MCP Seedream?

MCP Seedream requires the following environment variables: Authorization (required). You'll also need a compatible MCP client like Claude Desktop or Claude Code.

Is MCP Seedream free to use?

Yes, MCP Seedream is open source and free to use. You can find the source code on GitHub.

What MCP clients support MCP Seedream?

MCP Seedream works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop (Anthropic's official desktop app), Claude Code (CLI tool), Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

How do I configure MCP Seedream?

Configure MCP Seedream by adding it to your MCP client's config file. The setup block at the top of this page generates a ready-to-paste config for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and Claude Desktop.

MCP server/ai-tools

MCP Seedream MCP Server

Q: What tools does MCP Seedream provide?

generate_image: Generate high-quality images from text prompts using Seedream models.. edit_image: Modify existing images with AI for style transfer, background change, or virtual try-on..

Q: How do I install MCP Seedream?

Install MCP Seedream by running: Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

AI image generation and editing using ByteDance's Seedream models

AceDataCloud/MCPSeedream ↗by AceDataCloudupdated Mar 22, 2026

Manual setup required. The maintainer's config contains paths only you know - edit the placeholders below before adding it to Claude Code.

Prepare the server locally

Run this once before adding it to Claude Code.

git clone https://github.com/AceDataCloud/MCPSeedream
cd MCPSeedream

Then follow the repository README for any remaining dependency or build steps.

Register it in Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" mcp-seedream https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp

Replace any placeholder paths in the command with the real path on your machine.

Required:Authorization

Make your agent remember this setup

mcp-seedream's config, env vars, and the gotchas you hit — recalled in every future Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex session.

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What it does

Text-to-Image generation with support for Chinese and English prompts
Advanced image editing including style transfer and virtual try-on
Support for multiple models including Seedream v4.5 and SeedEdit v3.0
Multi-resolution output up to 4K
Streaming delivery for progressive image generation

Tools 2

generate_imageGenerate high-quality images from text prompts using Seedream models.

edit_imageModify existing images with AI for style transfer, background change, or virtual try-on.

Environment Variables

AuthorizationrequiredBearer token acquired from the AceDataCloud platform

Try it

→Generate a 4K image of a futuristic city skyline at sunset.

→Use Seedream to create a portrait of a person wearing a professional suit for a virtual try-on.

→Change the background of this image to a tropical beach setting.

→Generate a sequence of images showing a character in different artistic styles.

Original README from AceDataCloud/MCPSeedream

MCP Seedream

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI image generation and editing using ByteDance's Seedream models through the AceDataCloud API.

Generate and edit AI images directly from Claude, VS Code, or any MCP-compatible client.

Features

Text-to-Image Generation — Create high-quality images from text prompts (Chinese & English)
Image Editing — Modify existing images with AI (style transfer, background change, virtual try-on)
Multiple Models — Seedream v4.5 (flagship), v4.0 (balanced), v3.0 T2I, SeedEdit v3.0 I2I
Multi-Resolution — 1K, 2K, 4K, adaptive, and custom dimensions
Seed Control — Reproducible results with seed parameter (v3 models)
Sequential Generation — Generate related images in sequence (v4.5/v4.0)
Streaming — Progressive image delivery (v4.5/v4.0)
Task Tracking — Monitor generation progress and retrieve results

Quick Start

1. Get Your API Token

Sign up at AceDataCloud Platform
Go to the API documentation page
Click "Acquire" to get your API token
Copy the token for use below

2. Use the Hosted Server (Recommended)

AceDataCloud hosts a managed MCP server — no local installation required.

Endpoint: https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp

All requests require a Bearer token. Use the API token from Step 1.

Claude.ai

Connect directly on Claude.ai with OAuth — no API token needed:

Go to Claude.ai Settings → Integrations → Add More
Enter the server URL: https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp
Complete the OAuth login flow
Start using the tools in your conversation

Claude Desktop

Add to your config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor / Windsurf

Add to your MCP config (.cursor/mcp.json or .windsurf/mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add to your VS Code MCP config (.vscode/mcp.json):

{
  "servers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or install the Ace Data Cloud MCP extension for VS Code, which bundles all 11 MCP servers with one-click setup.

JetBrains IDEs

Go to Settings → Tools → AI Assistant → Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Click Add → HTTP
Paste:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Claude Code supports MCP servers natively:

claude mcp add seedream --transport http https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp \
  -h "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"

Or add to your project's .mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

Add to Cline's MCP settings (.cline/mcp_settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Amazon Q Developer

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seedream": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://seedream.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"
      }

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of MCP Seedream?

Text-to-Image generation with support for Chinese and English prompts. Advanced image editing including style transfer and virtual try-on. Support for multiple models including Seedream v4.5 and SeedEdit v3.0. Multi-resolution output up to 4K. Streaming delivery for progressive image generation.

What can I use MCP Seedream for?

Creating high-quality marketing assets directly within a coding environment. Rapid prototyping of visual concepts for design projects. Automating image editing tasks like background removal or style application. Generating consistent character assets for game development.

How do I install MCP Seedream?

Install MCP Seedream by running: Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

What MCP clients work with MCP Seedream?

MCP Seedream works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

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Turn this server into reusable context

Keep MCP Seedream docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

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