What is the key difference between MCP Hailuo and Runapi AI MCP?

MCP Hailuo belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while Runapi AI MCP belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Hailuo or Runapi AI 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 MCP Hailuo and Runapi AI MCP free or paid?

MCP Hailuo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Runapi AI MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Hailuo lists 6 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. Runapi AI MCP lists 9 tools with 3 views and 55 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Hailuo and Runapi AI 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

MCP Hailuo vs Runapi AI MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Hailuo and Runapi AI 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

MCP Hailuo

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

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

Runapi AI MCP

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Hailuo if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose Runapi AI MCP if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Hailuo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: hailuo_generate_video, hailuo_generate_video_from_image, hailuo_get_task.

Explore MCP Hailuo Details

Choose Runapi AI MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: RUNAPI_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: list_models, get_model_info, list_actions.

Explore Runapi AI MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Hailuo Multimedia Process	Runapi AI MCP runapi-ai Multimedia Process
Summary	MCP server for Hailuo (MiniMax) AI video generation	Unified AI model API for 130+ models across 18 providers. Browse models, check pricing, create image/video/music/audio tasks, poll results, check balance, and call LLM endpoints. Free catalog tools work without an API key. npx @runapi.ai/mcp
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Hailuo Tools (6)

hailuo_generate_video

Generate AI video from a text prompt using Hailuo (MiniMax).

hailuo_generate_video_from_image

Generate AI video from a reference image using Hailuo (MiniMax).

hailuo_get_task

Query the status and result of a video generation task.

hailuo_get_tasks_batch

Query multiple video generation tasks at once.

hailuo_list_models

List all available Hailuo models for video generation.

hailuo_list_actions

List all available Hailuo API actions and corresponding tools.

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).

MCP Hailuo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Runapi AI MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Hailuo is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Runapi AI MCP belongs to Multimedia Process using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Hailuo when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and Runapi AI MCP when you require tools for multimedia process.