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

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Luma lists 8 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Wan lists 7 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

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

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

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

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

MCP Wan

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Luma if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Wan 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 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

Choose MCP Wan 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: wan_generate_video, wan_generate_video_from_image, wan_get_task.

Explore MCP Wan Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Luma Multimedia Process	MCP Wan Multimedia Process
Summary	MCP server for Luma Dream Machine AI video generation	MCP server for Wan AI video generation via AceDataCloud API
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Luma Tools (8)

luma_generate_video

Generate AI video from a text prompt using Luma Dream Machine.

luma_generate_video_from_image

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

luma_extend_video

Extend an existing video with additional content.

luma_extend_video_from_url

Extend an existing video using its URL.

luma_get_task

Query the status and result of a video generation task.

luma_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 Luma Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MCP Wan Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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