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Noun MCP Server

Search, browse, and download professional icons from The Noun Project

★ 3alisaitteke/noun-mcp ↗by alisaittekeupdated
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Add it to Claude Code

claude mcp add -e "NOUN_CONSUMER_KEY=${NOUN_CONSUMER_KEY}" -e "NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRET=${NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRET}" -e "NOUN_API_TIER=${NOUN_API_TIER}" noun-mcp -- npx -y @alisaitteke/noun-mcp
Required:NOUN_CONSUMER_KEYNOUN_CONSUMER_SECRETNOUN_API_TIER
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noun-mcp'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

  • Icon search with filters for style and licensing
  • Download icons in SVG or PNG formats
  • Customizable icon colors and sizes
  • Collection browser for curated icon sets
  • Optimized modes for Free and Paid API tiers

Tools 3

search_iconsSearch for icons on The Noun Project with filters for style, line weight, and licensing.
download_iconDownload an icon in SVG or PNG format with custom colors and sizes.
get_collectionsExplore curated icon collections.

Environment Variables

NOUN_CONSUMER_KEYrequiredAPI key from The Noun Project developer portal
NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRETrequiredAPI secret from The Noun Project developer portal
NOUN_API_TIERrequiredAPI tier level (FREE or PAID)

Try it

Search for a minimalist icon representing a cloud server.
Find icons related to 'user profile' and download the best one as an SVG.
Show me some curated icon collections for web development.
Find a 'settings' icon and download it as a 100px PNG.
Original README from alisaitteke/noun-mcp

Noun MCP Server

Noun MCP Server

⚠️ Unofficial Project · This is an independent third-party tool using The Noun Project API. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Noun Project.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for searching, downloading, and using icons from The Noun Project in Cursor AI, Claude Desktop, and other MCP-supported AI tools.


🚀 Quick Start

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Cursor AI

Add to MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "noun-project": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@alisaitteke/noun-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "NOUN_CONSUMER_KEY": "your_key",
        "NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRET": "your_secret",
        "NOUN_API_TIER": "FREE"
      }
    }
  }
}
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Claude Desktop

Add to config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "noun-project": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@alisaitteke/noun-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "NOUN_CONSUMER_KEY": "your_key",
        "NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRET": "your_secret",
        "NOUN_API_TIER": "FREE"
      }
    }
  }
}
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Claude Code

Run in terminal:

claude mcp add \
  --transport stdio \
  noun-project \
  --env NOUN_CONSUMER_KEY=your_key \
  --env NOUN_CONSUMER_SECRET=your_secret \
  --env NOUN_API_TIER=FREE \
  -- npx -y @alisaitteke/noun-mcp
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Get your API keys →

What is this? A bridge that lets AI assistants search and download professional icons for your projects. No manual browsing needed - just ask your AI!

Features

  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/search-white.svg"> Icon Search: Find icons with filters for style, line weight, and licensing
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/download-white.svg"> Icon Download: Get SVG or PNG files with custom colors and sizes
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/book-white.svg"> Collection Browser: Explore curated icon collections
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/lightbulb-white.svg"> Smart Suggestions: Autocomplete helps find the right search terms
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/chart-white.svg"> Usage Tracking: Monitor your API usage and limits
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/free-white.svg"> FREE Tier Mode: Smart optimizations for 5K monthly API calls
  • <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" srcset="docs/icons/diamond-white.svg"> PAID Tier Mode: Unlimited access with no restrictions

Requirements

  • Node.js 18 or higher (Download)
  • The Noun Project API Keys (free account works!)

Don't have API keys? Get them here →

Quick Start

Step 1: Get Your API Keys

  1. Go to The Noun Project Developers
  2. Sign in or create a free account
  3. Create a new app (or select an existing one)
  4. Copy your Consumer Key and **Consume

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Noun MCP Server?

Icon search with filters for style and licensing. Download icons in SVG or PNG formats. Customizable icon colors and sizes. Collection browser for curated icon sets. Optimized modes for Free and Paid API tiers.

What can I use Noun MCP Server for?

Quickly sourcing UI icons for web and mobile prototypes. Automating the retrieval of design assets during coding sessions. Building icon libraries for documentation or presentations. Integrating professional design assets directly into AI-assisted development workflows.

How do I install Noun MCP Server?

Install Noun MCP Server by running: npx -y @alisaitteke/noun-mcp

What MCP clients work with Noun MCP Server?

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

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