# Replicate MCP Server

Replicate MCP gives AI coding tools an interface to Replicate model workflows through the maintained Replicate MCP package.

Canonical URL: https://a2a-mcp.org/entry/replicate-mcp

Language: en

Category: MCP Servers

Updated: 2026-09-14

## About

Replicate MCP gives AI coding tools an interface to Replicate model workflows through the maintained Replicate MCP package.

## Key Features

- Integrate Replicate model operations into assistant workflows.
- Use the documented tool configuration for the selected client.

## Use Cases

Add model inference or media generation tools to a developer-controlled agent.

## Limitations

Tool modes and package release channels can differ. Use the current reference when choosing the configuration; model runs follow Replicate billing.

## Sources

- Project documentation: https://replicate.com/docs/reference/mcp

## MCP Setup

### Prerequisites

- Node.js/npm for the local package.

### Access requirements

- Replicate account and API token.

### Client setup

#### Claude Desktop

Transport: `stdio`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "replicate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "replicate-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REPLICATE_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_REPLICATE_API_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

- Add to claude_desktop_config.json and restart.

### Environment variables

- `REPLICATE_API_TOKEN`

Setup docs: https://replicate.com/docs/reference/mcp

## Tags

- MCP
- models
- media-generation

## Also known as

- Replicate
- Replicate MCP

## Alternatives

- Comfy MCP
- imagine-mcp by n24q02m

## Sources

- [Project website](https://replicate.com/docs/reference/mcp)
- [Project documentation](https://replicate.com/docs/reference/mcp)

Last checked: 2026-09-14