What is the key difference between Photopea MCP Server and MCPSeedream?

Photopea MCP Server belongs to the Art & Culture category with local stdio execution, while MCPSeedream belongs to the Art & Culture category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Photopea MCP Server or MCPSeedream in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Photopea MCP Server and MCPSeedream free or paid?

Photopea MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCPSeedream operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Photopea MCP Server lists 34 tools with 2 views and 37 GitHub stars. MCPSeedream lists 7 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Photopea MCP Server and MCPSeedream together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Photopea MCP Server vs MCPSeedream

In-depth architectural comparison of the Photopea MCP Server and MCPSeedream MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Photopea MCP Server

Art & Culture · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCPSeedream

Art & Culture · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Photopea MCP Server if you need specialized Art & Culture tools running via a local process. Choose MCPSeedream if your workspace requires Art & Culture integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Photopea MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: photopea_create_document, photopea_open_file, photopea_get_document_info.

Explore Photopea MCP Server Details

Choose MCPSeedream when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: seedream_generate_image, seedream_edit_image, seedream_decompose_image.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Photopea MCP Server attalla1 Art & Culture	MCPSeedream AceDataCloud Art & Culture
Summary	AI-powered image editing through Photopea with 34 tools for documents, layers, text, shapes, filters, effects, and export. npx photopea-mcp-server	ByteDance Seedream image generation and editing via Ace Data Cloud API.
Category & Scope	Art & Culture

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Photopea MCP Server Tools (34)

photopea_create_document

Create a new blank document and make it the active document. This is typically the first step in a workflow. The document opens with a Background layer. Use open_file instead to edit an existing image.

photopea_open_file

Open an existing image file in Photopea as a new document. Supports PSD, PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, and other common formats. The opened file becomes the active document. Use create_document instead to start with a blank canvas.

photopea_get_document_info

Get metadata about the active document including name, width, height, resolution (DPI), layer count, and color mode. Returns JSON. Use this to check document dimensions before positioning layers or making selections.

photopea_resize_document

Resize the active document canvas to new pixel dimensions, resampling all layer content to fit. This is a destructive operation — all layers are scaled proportionally. Use undo to revert if needed.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Photopea MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "attalla1-photopea-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "photopea-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCPSeedream Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "acedatacloud-mcpseedream": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-seedream-pro"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Photopea MCP Server is categorized under Art & Culture and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCPSeedream belongs to Art & Culture using local stdio subprocess. Select Photopea MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on art & culture and MCPSeedream when you require tools for art & culture.

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