What is the key difference between Flux 2 MCP and Topaz MCP?

Flux 2 MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Topaz MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Flux 2 MCP or Topaz MCP 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 Flux 2 MCP and Topaz MCP free or paid?

Flux 2 MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Topaz MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Flux 2 MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Topaz MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Flux 2 MCP and Topaz MCP 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

Flux 2 MCP vs Topaz MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Flux 2 MCP and Topaz MCP 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

Flux 2 MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Topaz MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Flux 2 MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Topaz MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Flux 2 MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: remix_image, text_to_image, get_task.

Explore Flux 2 MCP Details

Choose Topaz MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: upscale_image, upscale_video, get_task.

Explore Topaz MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Flux 2 MCP Developer Tools	T Topaz MCP Developer Tools
Summary	RunAPI MCP server for Flux 2: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.	RunAPI MCP server for Topaz: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Flux 2 MCP Tools (4)

remix_image

Create a Flux 2 remix image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

text_to_image

Create a Flux 2 text to image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

get_task

Fetch the current status and latest payload for an existing task.

check_pricing

Look up current pricing for a Flux 2 model and endpoint.

Topaz MCP Tools (4)

upscale_image

Create a Topaz upscale image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

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).

Flux 2 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flux-2-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@runapi.ai/flux-2-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Topaz MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "topaz-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@runapi.ai/topaz-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Flux 2 MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Topaz MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Flux 2 MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Topaz MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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