What is the key difference between Imgx and OpenRouter?

Imgx belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while OpenRouter belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Imgx or OpenRouter 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 Imgx and OpenRouter free or paid?

Imgx operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). OpenRouter operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Imgx lists 10 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. OpenRouter lists 5 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Imgx and OpenRouter 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

Imgx vs OpenRouter

In-depth architectural comparison of the Imgx and OpenRouter 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

Imgx

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

OpenRouter

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Imgx if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose OpenRouter 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 Imgx 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: generate_image, edit_image, edit_last.

Explore Imgx Details

Choose OpenRouter 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: chat, generate_image, embed.

Explore OpenRouter Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Imgx Developer Tools	O OpenRouter Developer Tools
Summary	AI image generation and editing via CLI or MCP. Text-based editing, multi-provider.	MCP server providing access to 300+ AI models via OpenRouter
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Imgx Tools (10)

generate_image

Generate an image from a text prompt

edit_image

Edit an existing image with text instructions

edit_last

Edit the last generated/edited image (no input path needed)

undo_edit

Undo the last edit, reverting to the previous image in the session

redo_edit

Redo a previously undone edit

edit_history

Show all sessions and their edit history with metadata

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).

Imgx Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imgx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "has"
      ]
    }
  }
}

OpenRouter Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openrouter-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-openrouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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