GIMP 3 MCP server

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• add_text

  Add a text layer to an image.

• adjust_brightness_contrast

  Adjust brightness and contrast of a layer.

• adjust_color_balance

  Adjust color balance (shadows / midtones / highlights) of a layer.

• adjust_curves

  Adjust tonal curves for a layer.

• adjust_hue_saturation

  Adjust hue, saturation, and lightness of a layer.

• apply_drop_shadowwrite action

  Apply a drop shadow effect to a layer.

• apply_emboss

  Apply an emboss (bas-relief) effect to a layer.

• apply_gaussian_blur

  Apply Gaussian blur as a destructive filter operation.

• apply_noise

  Add noise/grain to a layer.

• apply_pixelate

  Pixelate a layer using a mosaic/block effect.

• apply_vignette

  Apply a vignette darkening effect around the edges of a layer.

• auto_levels

  Automatically stretch the tonal range of an image (auto levels / auto stretch contrast).

• batch_export

  Export all open images (or a specific one) to a directory.

• batch_resize

  Resize all open images to a common target size.

• blur

  Apply Gaussian blur to a layer.

• call_api
• check_server

  Check whether the GIMP MCP plugin socket is reachable and responding.

• close_image

  Close an image, optionally saving as XCF first.

• convert_color_mode

  Convert an image to a different color mode.

• create_layerwrite action

  Create and insert a new layer into an image.

• crop_to_rect

  Crop the image canvas to an explicit rectangle.

• crop_to_selection

  Crop the image canvas to the current selection bounds.

• delete_layerwrite action

  Delete a layer from an image.

• denoise

  Reduce noise in a layer using GEGL noise-reduction.

• desaturate

  Convert a layer to grayscale (desaturate).

• draw_ellipse

  Draw an ellipse outline (stroke only) on a layer.

• draw_line

  Draw a straight line on a layer.

• draw_rectangle

  Draw a rectangle outline (stroke only) on a layer.

• duplicate_layer

  Duplicate a layer and insert the copy above it.

• edit_text

  Edit an existing text layer's content or formatting.

• export_icon_sizes

  Export an image as a complete icon set for Android or iOS.

• export_image

  Export the current image to a raster file (PNG, JPEG, WEBP, TIFF).

• export_social_media_kit

  Export an image resized for multiple social media platforms.

• export_sprite_sheet

  Combine multiple frames into a sprite sheet PNG.

• export_web_optimized

  Export an image as both JPEG and PNG, choosing the smaller format.

• fill_ellipse

  Fill an elliptical region with a solid color.

• fill_layer

  Fill an entire layer with a solid color.

• fill_rectangle

  Fill a rectangular region with a solid color.

• fill_selection

  Fill the current selection with a color or fill type.

• flatten_image

  Flatten all layers into a single background layer.

• flip_image

  Flip the entire image horizontally or vertically.

• get_context_state

  Get the current GIMP context state (colors, brush, settings).

• get_gimp_info

  Get comprehensive information about the GIMP installation and environment.

• get_histogram

  Get histogram statistics for one channel of a layer.

• get_image_bitmap

  Get an open image in GIMP as an Image object with optional scaling and region selection.

• get_image_metadata

  Get metadata about an open image in GIMP without the bitmap data.

• get_pixel_color

  Get the color of a single pixel.

• get_selection_bounds

  Get the bounding rectangle of the current selection.

• get_state_snapshot

  Return a live visual snapshot of the current image state — no file save needed.

• gradient_fill

  Fill a layer or selection with a gradient.

• invert_colors

  Invert all colors in a layer (create a negative).

• invert_selection

  Invert the current selection (select what is not selected).

• list_brushes

  List brushes available to paint_stroke.

• list_fonts

  List fonts installed in GIMP.

• list_images

  List all images currently open in GIMP.

• list_layers

  List all layers in an image with their properties.

• merge_visible_layers

  Merge all visible layers into a single layer.

• modify_selection

  Grow, shrink, feather, border, or sharpen the current selection.

• new_canvaswrite action

  Create a new blank canvas in GIMP and open it in a display window.

• open_image

  Open an image file in GIMP and create a display window.

• paint_stroke
• rename_layer

  Rename a layer.

• reorder_layer

  Move a layer to a new stack position.

• resize_canvas

  Resize the image canvas without scaling the content.

• restart_serverwrite action

  Drop and re-establish the connection to the GIMP MCP plugin.

• rotate_image

  Rotate the entire image.

• sample_color

  Pick a color from the canvas, like a painter's eyedropper.

• save_xcf

  Save the current image as a GIMP XCF file (preserves all layers and metadata).

• scale_image

  Scale an image to exact pixel dimensions.

• scale_to_fit

  Scale an image to fit within a bounding box, preserving aspect ratio.

• select_all

  Select the entire image canvas.

• select_by_color

  Select regions by color similarity.

• select_ellipsewrite action

  Create an elliptical selection.

• select_nonewrite action

  Remove / deselect all selections.

• select_rectanglewrite action

  Create a rectangular selection.

• set_active_image

  Raise a specific image's window to the front in GIMP.

• set_colors

  Set the GIMP foreground and/or background color.

• set_layer_properties

  Set properties on an existing layer.

• sharpen

  Sharpen a layer using unsharp mask.

• warp_region

  Disabled: always returns an error and leaves the image unchanged.

• Code scan13 source files scanned20/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
• Maintenancelast push 17 days ago15/15
• Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner7/10

Safety score

83/100

higher than 65% of 48,255 servers

Tools

80

the typical server has 7

Tools that change things

10%

typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break

GIMP 3 MCP: common questions

Is GIMP 3 MCP server safe?

Mostly: it is graded B (83/100). Read the GIMP 3 MCP safety report

How do I install GIMP 3 MCP?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.

Does GIMP 3 MCP need an API key?

Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.

Is GIMP 3 MCP maintained?

The last commit was 49 days ago (2026-09-16). The latest release is v0.2.0.

How does GIMP 3 MCP compare with other MCP servers?

safety score 83/100 (higher than 65% of 48,255 servers); tools 80 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 10% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.