What is the key difference between MCP Kling and MCP Luma?

MCP Kling belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while MCP Luma belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Kling or MCP Luma 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 Kling and MCP Luma free or paid?

MCP Kling operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Luma operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Kling lists 8 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. MCP Luma lists 8 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Kling and MCP Luma 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 Kling vs MCP Luma

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Kling and MCP Luma 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 Kling

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Luma

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Kling if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Luma 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 Kling 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: kling_generate_video, kling_generate_video_from_image, kling_extend_video.

Explore MCP Kling Details

Choose MCP Luma 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: luma_generate_video, luma_generate_video_from_image, luma_extend_video.

Explore MCP Luma Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Kling Multimedia Process	MCP Luma Multimedia Process
Summary	MCP server for Kling AI video generation	MCP server for Luma Dream Machine AI video generation
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Kling Tools (8)

kling_generate_video

Generate AI video from a text prompt using Kling.

kling_generate_video_from_image

Generate AI video using reference images as start and/or end frames.

kling_extend_video

Extend an existing video with additional content.

kling_generate_motion

Transfer motion from a reference video to a character image.

kling_get_task

Query the status and result of a video generation task.

kling_get_tasks_batch

Query multiple video generation tasks at once.

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 Kling Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MCP Luma Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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