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Replicate

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MCP server implementation for Replicate to run models through a tool-based interface.

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What is Replicate?

Search, run and manage machine learning models on Replicate through a simple tool-based interface. Browse models, create predictions, track their status, and handle generated images.

Documentation

Replicate MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server implementation for Replicate. Run Replicate models through a simple tool-based interface.

Quickstart

  1. Install the server:
    npm install -g mcp-replicate
    
  2. Get your Replicate API token:
  1. Configure Claude Desktop:
  • Open Claude Desktop Settings (⌘,)
  • Select the "Developer" section in the sidebar
  • Click "Edit Config" to open the configuration file
  • Add the following configuration, replacing your_token_here with your actual Replicate API token:
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "replicate": {
          "command": "mcp-replicate",
          "env": {
            "REPLICATE_API_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    
  1. Start Claude Desktop. You should see a 🔨 hammer icon in the bottom right corner of new chat windows, indicating the tools are available.

Alternative Installation Methods# Install from source

git clone https://github.com/deepfates/mcp-replicate
cd mcp-replicate
npm install
npm run build
npm start
```\n\n### Run with npx
```bash
npx mcp-replicate

Features# Models

  • Search models using semantic search
  • Browse models and collections
  • Get detailed model information and versions

Predictions

  • Create predictions with text or structured input
  • Track prediction status
  • Cancel running predictions
  • List your recent predictions

Image Handling

  • View generated images in your browser
  • Manage image cache for better performance

Configuration

The server needs a Replicate API token to work. You can get one at Replicate. There are two ways to provide the token:\n\n### 1. In Claude Desktop Config (Recommended) Add it to your Claude Desktop configuration as shown in the Quickstart section:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "replicate": {
      "command": "mcp-replicate",
      "env": {
        "REPLICATE_API_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
```\n\n### 2. As Environment Variable
Alternatively, you can set it as an environment variable if you're using another MCP client:
```bash
export REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=your_token_here

Available Tools# Model Tools

  • search_models: Find models using semantic search
  • list_models: Browse available models
  • get_model: Get details about a specific model
  • list_collections: Browse model collections
  • get_collection: Get details about a specific collection

Prediction Tools

  • create_prediction: Run a model with your inputs
  • create_and_poll_prediction: Run a model with your inputs and wait until it's completed
  • get_prediction: Check a prediction's status
  • cancel_prediction: Stop a running prediction
  • list_predictions: See your recent predictions

Image Tools

  • view_image: Open an image in your browser
  • clear_image_cache: Clean up cached images
  • get_image_cache_stats: Check cache usage

Troubleshooting# Server is running but tools aren't showing up

  1. Check that Claude Desktop is properly configured with the MCP server settings
  2. Ensure your Replicate API token is set correctly
  3. Try restarting both the server and Claude Desktop
  4. Check the server logs for any error messages

Tools are visible but not working

  1. Verify your Replicate API token is valid
  2. Check your internet connection
  3. Look for any error messages in the server output

Development

  1. Install dependencies:
    npm install
    
  2. Start development server (with auto-reload):
    npm run dev
    
  3. Check code style:
    npm run lint
    
  4. Format code:
    npm run format
    

Requirements

  • Node.js >= 18.0.0
  • TypeScript >= 5.0.0
  • Claude Desktop for using the tools

License

MIT

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "replicate-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "replicate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Links & Status

Repository: github.com
Hosted: No
Global: No
Official: No

Project Info

Hosted Featured
Created At: May 23, 2025
Updated At: Aug 07, 2025
Author: deepfates
Category: community
License: MIT
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