GIMP MCP · Script-Fu for Claude Code
A persistent headless GIMP Script-Fu process exposes image operations through MCP.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOOpen images and manage layers · Apply Script-Fu operations and export images
HOW IT WORKSHeadless workflow
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSClaude Code
Documented capabilities
- Open images and manage layersDocumentation
- Apply Script-Fu operations and export imagesDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Documented setup | The maintainer documents Claude Code setup for this connection. Source |
| Codex | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP transport compatibility is inferred; this agent is not explicitly documented for this connection. Source |
| Cursor | MCP compatibility (inferred) | MCP transport compatibility is inferred; this agent is not explicitly documented for this connection. Source |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer documentation for installation, connection settings and supported versions.
Node.js 20+ and GIMP 3.x configured with the documented Script-Fu server.
Limitations
This route runs GIMP headlessly; it does not manipulate the image currently open in the desktop window.