ModelRunner — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
Connect Claude Code to models for image, video, audio, and 3D generation. The agent can search the catalog, inspect model inputs, and run requests.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcpWhat ModelRunner does
ModelRunner exposes models from multiple providers through a single remote MCP endpoint. An agent can look up a model, inspect its input schema, submit a generation request, and receive hosted result links. The catalog includes tasks such as turning images into video, generating music, and transcribing speech.
The available tools also cover file uploads and custom wrappers: simplified interfaces built on top of base models. Connecting is free, while model runs draw from prepaid credits. Sign-in happens in a browser on first use; the server is hosted remotely, so there is no local server to install or maintain.
What it helps with
- find a model for image or video generation
- inspect a model's inputs before submitting a request
- generate music or transcribe speech
- upload a file for model processing
- build a simplified wrapper around a base model
Example prompts for the agent
- Find a model that turns an image into video and show its input fields.
- Generate music from this description and return the result link.
- Create a wrapper with simple inputs for the selected model.
How to install ModelRunner
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add modelrunner --url https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"modelrunner": {
"url": "https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"modelrunner": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http modelrunner https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about ModelRunner
How do I install ModelRunner in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http modelrunner https://mcp.modelrunner.run/mcp. On first use, Claude Code opens a browser so you can sign in to ModelRunner.
What does ModelRunner do?
It connects an AI assistant to a catalog of models for image, video, audio, and 3D generation. The assistant can search models, inspect their inputs, and submit requests.
Do I need an API key to use it?
No API key needs to go in the configuration. Sign-in takes place in a browser on first use, and model runs use prepaid credits.
