What is the main functional difference between PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP?

PhotoFresco is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Photoshop MCP belongs to Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PhotoFresco for multimedia process work and Photoshop MCP for multimedia process.

How do I install PhotoFresco or Photoshop MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. PhotoFresco has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

PhotoFresco is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Photoshop MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add photofresco and photoshop-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, PhotoFresco has a quality signal of 36/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Photoshop MCP has 51/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 620 GitHub stars.

PhotoFresco vs Photoshop MCP — MCP Server Comparison

PhotoFresco vs Photoshop MCP — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	P PhotoFresco	Photoshop MCP
Category	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal	36/100 · Fair	51/100 · Good
Install command	Not confirmed yet	Confirmed
Transport	—	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	No auth required	Not declared
Pricing	Free	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	620
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View PhotoFresco	View Photoshop MCP

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

PhotoFresco

No confirmed install command for PhotoFresco yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Photoshop MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "photoshop-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp",
        "ui"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PhotoFresco vs Photoshop MCP

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main functional difference between PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP?

How do I install PhotoFresco or Photoshop MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both PhotoFresco and Photoshop MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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