fal-mcp-server

Overview

The fal-mcp-server is a comprehensive implementation of the Model Context Protocol that bridges Claude Desktop with Fal.ai's media generation capabilities. It offers 18 different tools across image generation, video creation, audio production, and file management, all with asynchronous operations and queue support for long-running tasks. The server supports multiple transport modes including stdio and HTTP/SSE, making it versatile for different deployment scenarios. It features dynamic model discovery allowing access to 600+ models through auto-discovery with smart caching.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• generate_image

  Create images from text prompts using Flux, SDXL, and other models

  Try:Generate an image of a sunsetTry:Create a digital painting of a futuristic cityTry:Generate a portrait in the style of Van Gogh
• generate_image_structured

  Generate images with fine-grained control over composition, lighting, and subjects

  Try:Create an image with a mountain landscape at sunset, dramatic lightingTry:Generate a product shot with a white background and soft shadowsTry:Create a character with blue eyes, brown hair, wearing a red shirt
• generate_image_from_image

  Transform existing images with style transfer or other image-to-image techniques

  Try:Transform this photo to look like an oil paintingTry:Change this image to a cyberpunk styleTry:Make this photo look like it was taken in the 1920s
• remove_background

  Remove backgrounds from images to create transparent PNG files

  Try:Remove the background from this photoTry:Make this image transparentTry:Extract the subject from this picture
• upscale_image

  Increase image resolution 2x or 4x while preserving quality

  Try:Upscale this image 4x to make it sharperTry:Improve the resolution of this photoTry:Make this image higher quality
• edit_image

  Edit images using natural language instructions

  Try:Edit this photo to make the sky bluerTry:Change the color of this car to redTry:Remove the person from the background of this photo
• generate_video

  Create videos from text prompts or convert images to videos

  Try:Generate a 10-second video of a cat runningTry:Create an animation of a growing flowerTry:Turn this image into a short video
• generate_music

  Create instrumental music or songs with vocals

  Try:Generate 30 seconds of ambient musicTry:Create a pop song with piano and vocalsTry:Generate electronic dance music with a beat
• list_models

  Discover available models with smart filtering

  Try:What image models are available?Try:List all video generation modelsTry:Search for flux models
• recommend_model

  Get AI-powered model recommendations for your task

  Try:What model should I use to generate anime-style images?Try:Recommend a model for text-to-videoTry:Suggest a model for voice cloning
• get_pricing

  Check costs before generating content

  Try:How much does it cost to generate an image with flux?Try:Check the price for video generationTry:What's the cost for 10 seconds of music?
• upload_file

  Upload local files for use with generation tools

  Try:Upload this photo for image editingTry:Prepare this audio file for transcriptionTry:Load this image for style transfer

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Installation

# Run the MCP server directly
uvx --from fal-mcp-server fal-mcp

docker run -d \
  --name fal-mcp \
  -e FAL_KEY=your-api-key \
  -p 8080:8080 \
  ghcr.io/raveenb/fal-mcp-server:latest

pip install fal-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fal-ai": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "fal-mcp-server", "fal-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "FAL_KEY": "your-fal-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What models are available through this server?

The server provides access to 600+ models from the Fal.ai platform including image generation models like Flux and SDXL, video models like Kling and Stable Video Diffusion, and audio models like MusicGen and Bark.

How do I authenticate with Fal.ai?

You need to obtain an API key from Fal.ai and set it as the FAL_KEY environment variable in your Claude Desktop configuration.

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