PixelDojo vs Runapi AI MCP
A side-by-side look at the PixelDojo and Runapi AI MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose PixelDojo for multimedia process work as a local process; choose Runapi AI MCP for multimedia process as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose PixelDojo when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
PIXELDOJO_API_KEY. - You want tools like
pixeldojo_generate, pixeldojo_edit, pixeldojo_character.
Choose Runapi AI MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You want tools like
list_models, get_model_info, list_actions.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multimedia Process | Multimedia Process |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | PIXELDOJO_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 56 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 25 | 9 |
| Full listing | View PixelDojo | View Runapi AI MCP |
Tools & capabilities
PixelDojo tools 25
pixeldojo_generateGenerate an image or video from a prompt with any model in the PixelDojo catalog. With no `model`, a prompt runs on seedream-5, which makes still images only. For a video, name seedance-2-5, which works from a prompt alone or a starting image. If a provider refuses the content, retry once on wan-3-0-video (video) or seedream-5 (images), the least-restricted models. For a multi-shot film or a music video synced to a song use pixeldojo_film; to change, move or extend an existing clip use pixeldojo_video. These are the models the PixelDojo studios use; name another only when the user asks for it. References: `image_url`/`image_urls` for stills, `video_url` for a source clip, `image_path`/`image_paths` for absolute local files (uploaded to 24h temp storage first). A clip or an audio track URL with no `model` runs on seedance-2-reference; a named model that cannot read a clip is swapped for it and the result says so, while a named model with no audio input drops the track. Model-specific settings go in `params` alongside an explicit `model`. Returns asset URLs, or a jobId for pixeldojo_status when the job outlasts the 30s wait.pixeldojo_editEdit an existing image with a text instruction. Defaults to wan-2.7-image-edit; pass `model` to pick another edit-capable apiId. Supports up to 9 reference images for multi-image composition. For reference images: pass image_url(s) for hosted URLs or image_path(s) for absolute local file paths (skill uploads to 24h temp storage automatically).pixeldojo_characterGenerate or edit consistent characters across shots. Pass reference_image_urls (up to 9) to lock identity — send every photo of the person you have, since more angles hold the face far better than one. Defaults to seedream-5.pixeldojo_storyboardGenerate one short video clip (a single shot, not a multi-panel storyboard) from a scene brief. A text-only brief runs on veo-3.1-fast unless `model` names another allowed video model. With image_url (reference still) or video_url (source clip) and no `model`, it runs on seedance-2-reference, with the same reference routing as pixeldojo_generate. For a multi-shot film with dialogue and a soundtrack, use pixeldojo_film.pixeldojo_upscaleEnhance an image or video. Magnific (default) supports configurable scale_factor and creativity; face-enhance for portraits; video-upscaler (FlashVSR, up to 4K) for clips — pass video_url plus video_duration in seconds.pixeldojo_captionBurn animated word-by-word captions onto a video with speech, the short-form look for TikTok, Reels and Shorts: the spoken word lights up, placed above the platform buttons. Pass video_url; optional style (pop, highlighter, clean) and highlight_color (#RRGGBB for a brand color). 5 credits.pixeldojo_overlayAdd short-form ad text layouts to a finished video, exact text in the brand color, clear of the TikTok/Reels/Shorts UI: hook (title over the first seconds), callout (lower-third label), review (stars, quote, name), progress_bar, countdown (ticking timer), price_tag (new price, old one struck through), offer ("50% OFF" badge) and end_card (logo, headline, button, web address over the held last frame). Pass video_url plus any of them; one call does all. 2 credits.pixeldojo_audioGenerate audio: speech, multi-character dialogue, sound effects, and background music from one prompt (Seed Audio 1.0 by default; plain text-to-speech available). Voice cloning takes hosted reference clip URLs in audio_urls; local audio files are not accepted. Returns an audio URL, or a jobId for pixeldojo_status.pixeldojo_effectsList PixelDojo's one-click effects: 283 video effects (a photo or two in, a 5 s clip out: AI Hug, Earth Zoom In, AI Dance), 30 photo effects (a photo in, a styled image out: action figure, Ghibli style, sticker, aging filter) and one-job tools (remove a watermark, object or background, headshots, photo restoration, relight, logo, thumbnail and poster makers). Search by words, family or category; each result gives the slug, inputs and credit price. Free. Run one with pixeldojo_effect.pixeldojo_effectRun one of PixelDojo's one-click effects on your photos: the prompt is built in, so pass only the slug from pixeldojo_effects and the photos (image_urls, or image_paths for local files), plus texts for tools that ask for them. Video effects return a 5 s clip (usually handed off; poll with pixeldojo_status), photo effects and tools an image. Costs the credits the listing shows.pixeldojo_librarySearch your Library, newest first. source=media (default): saved media (permanent) and recent API/MCP generations (deleted 1 hour after they finish), as URLs to reuse as references. source=characters: saved Character Studio characters and elements, each usable as @Name in any prompt.pixeldojo_saveSave a generated image or video into the user's My Media library permanently ("save this", "keep it"). Results otherwise expire 1 hour after they finish. Pass the result URL; it is safety-checked before it is kept.- +13 more on the listing page
Runapi AI MCP tools 9
list_modelsList RunAPI models from the embedded catalog. Optional filters: modality, service, or action.get_model_infoGet supported endpoint, current runtime pricing, and input constraints for a RunAPI model slug. Add service and action when the model supports multiple endpoints.list_actionsList RunAPI endpoint names grouped by output modality.check_pricingReturn current runtime pricing for a RunAPI model/action pair.search_promptsSearch RunAPI prompt examples by modality, category, tags, text query, model, or featured status. Free, no API key required.check_balanceReturn the authenticated RunAPI account balance and spending metrics.create_taskRun a RunAPI operation with a caller-generated idempotency key. Asynchronous operations can optionally poll until completion.get_taskFetch the current status and latest payload for an existing RunAPI task.loginAuthenticate RunAPI by opening a browser PKCE login flow and saving the API key to ~/.config/runapi/config.json.
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.
PixelDojo
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixeldojo": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pixeldojo/mcp"
],
"env": {
"PIXELDOJO_API_KEY": "YOUR_PIXELDOJO_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Runapi AI MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"runapi-ai-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@runapi.ai/mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
PixelDojo is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Runapi AI MCP belongs to Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PixelDojo for multimedia process work and Runapi AI MCP for multimedia process.
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.
PixelDojo has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Runapi AI MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add pixeldojo and runapi-ai-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, PixelDojo has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Runapi AI MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 5 views, 0 installs and 56 GitHub stars.