Modelflare MCP Server
by castaly-aiio.github.castaly-ai/mcp-serverv0.1.1
Image and video generation with one Modelflare Smart API Key.
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security
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cold start
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freshness
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Our reading of Modelflare, from the data
Modelflare is a images, video & audio MCP server from castaly-ai, listed in the official MCP Registry.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
With 0 GitHub stars it ranks #771 of 2,354 images, video & audio servers we index.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio and needs one secret (MODELFLARE_API_KEY); use a scoped, least-privilege key.
Install Modelflare MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add modelflare -e MODELFLARE_API_KEY='<modelflare-api-key>' -- npx -y @modelflare/mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"modelflare": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelflare/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MODELFLARE_API_KEY": "<modelflare-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"modelflare": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelflare/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MODELFLARE_API_KEY": "<modelflare-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"modelflare": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelflare/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MODELFLARE_API_KEY": "<modelflare-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"modelflare": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelflare/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"MODELFLARE_API_KEY": "<modelflare-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODELFLARE_API_KEY | yes | yes | Modelflare Smart API Key (create one at https://modelflare.dev/keys) |
| MODELFLARE_BASE_URL | — | — | global (default), china, or a custom base URL |
| MODELFLARE_OUTPUT_DIR | — | — | Directory for generated images and videos (default ./modelflare-output) |
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-14 · 4d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-14 · 5d ago · GitHub · v0.1.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-14 · 5d ago · official registry · v0.1.1
How it compares in Images, Video & Audio
Against the most-starred images, video & audio servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelflare (this) | 0 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Screenpipe | 21,982 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| screenpipe | 21,982 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| FunASR | 20,748 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Agent-Native Analytics | 7,433 | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Remove AI Watermarks | 6,054 | — | not measured | — | local |
FAQ
›How do I install the Modelflare MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add modelflare -e MODELFLARE_API_KEY='<modelflare-api-key>' -- npx -y @modelflare/mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Modelflare require an API key?
Yes. It expects MODELFLARE_API_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Modelflare as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Modelflare in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.castaly-ai/mcp-server.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-14
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
Alternatives to Modelflare
Other images, video & audio MCP servers.