# mcp

A remote MCP server for generating images, videos, music, and audio effects via BudgetPixel. Helpful for crafting project assets straight inside your AI coding workflow.

- MCP server · `type=mcp` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), Cline, Zed, Gemini CLI · ★ 3
- Author: budgetpixel-ai
- License: MIT · policy=link-only · description only; the file stays with the author
- Source: https://github.com/budgetpixel-ai/budgetpixel-mcp
- Updated: 2026-08-29
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/mcp/budgetpixel-ai-mcp

## What it does

The server runs remotely at `https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp` and handles auth via Google Sign-In. You do not need to install local packages or track raw API tokens. It exposes tools like `generate_image`, `generate_video`, `generate_music`, and `generate_sound_effect`. If you want to use local files as references, run them through `upload_media` first because the video generator accepts URLs only.

Most generation calls return a job identifier instead of an instant file. You check progress with `check_generation_status`. When polling music or sound jobs, you must pass the `type` argument so the system does not confuse numeric IDs with images. Video upscaling relies on Topaz Labs for 1080p or 4K output at 30 or 60 fps, handling clips up to 20 seconds.

Without a paid BudgetPixel subscription, you cannot generate or upscale any files. Free accounts are limited to inspecting the model catalog. Video rendering is priced per second and depends on output resolution, though failed attempts are never billed.

## Requirements
- Remote server: `https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp`

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Platform CLI: remote server**
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp
```

### Codex

**Platform CLI: remote server**
```bash
codex mcp add budgetpixel-ai-mcp --url https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp
```

### Cursor

**Config file**
File `.cursor/mcp.json`:
```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "budgetpixel-ai-mcp": {
            "url": "https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}
```

### GitHub Copilot

**Config file**
File `.vscode/mcp.json`:
```json
{
    "servers": {
        "budgetpixel-ai-mcp": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}
```

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI: remote server**
```bash
gemini mcp add -t http budgetpixel-ai-mcp https://mcp.budgetpixel.com/mcp
```

## When to use it
- generate visual assets directly within assistant chat
- produce short videos from prompts and reference frames
- upscale video clips up to 4K resolution using Topaz Labs
- synthesize custom music tracks and interface sound effects

## Example prompts
- Check remaining BudgetPixel balance using `get_credit_balance` and list available models.
- Upscale `demo.mp4` to 4K at 60 fps using `upscale_video`.
- Generate a calm soundtrack and check the job status with `type: "music"`.

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