Alttext MCP vs Runapi AI MCP
A side-by-side look at the Alttext MCP and Runapi AI MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Alttext MCP for multimedia process work as a local process; choose Runapi AI MCP for multimedia process as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Alttext MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
ALTTEXT_API_KEY. - You want tools like
get_account, update_account, generate_alt_text.
Choose Runapi AI MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
RUNAPI_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_models, get_model_info, list_actions.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multimedia Process | Multimedia Process |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | ALTTEXT_API_KEY | RUNAPI_API_KEY |
Tools & capabilities
Alttext MCP tools 12
get_accountCheck your credit balance, usage, and account settings.update_accountUpdate account name, webhook URL, or notification email.generate_alt_textGenerate alt text for an image URL. Supports multilingual output, custom prompts, keywords, and character limits. Uses account credits.generate_alt_text_from_fileGenerate alt text from a local image file. Automatically base64-encodes and uploads. Uses account credits.translate_imageAdd alt text in a new language for an existing image (by asset_id). Uses account credits.list_imagesList images in your library with pagination.search_imagesSearch your image library by alt text content.get_imageGet details for a specific image by asset ID.update_imageUpdate alt text, tags, or metadata for an image.delete_imageDelete an image from your library.bulk_createBulk generate alt text from a CSV file with image URLs and optional metadata.scrape_pageScan a web page, find images missing alt text, and queue generation. Results are async -- use `list_images` to check progress.
Runapi AI MCP tools 9
list_modelsList RunAPI models from the embedded catalog. Optional filters: modality, service, or action.get_model_infoGet supported endpoint, current runtime pricing, and input constraints for a RunAPI model slug. Add service and action when the model supports multiple endpoints.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Alttext MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"alttext-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@alttext_ai/alttext-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ALTTEXT_API_KEY": "YOUR_ALTTEXT_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Runapi AI MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"runapi-ai-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@runapi.ai/mcp"
],
"env": {
"RUNAPI_API_KEY": "YOUR_RUNAPI_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Alttext MCP is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Runapi AI MCP belongs to Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Alttext MCP for multimedia process work and Runapi AI MCP for multimedia process.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Alttext MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Runapi AI MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add alttext-mcp and runapi-ai-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Alttext MCP has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Runapi AI MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 55 GitHub stars.