# MCP Image Server

> Use this tool when you need to fetch and process images from various sources, such as URLs, local file paths, and numpy arrays, and return them in a standardized base64-encoded string format with proper MIME types. It solves problems related to image processing and retrieval, providing a flexible interface for inputting image data and outputting encoded strings. Ideal for use cases requiring efficient image handling and conversion, such as machine learning model inputs or web application image rendering.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ia-programming-mcp-images  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ia-programming-mcp-images

## Description

A Model Context Protocol server that enables fetching and processing images from URLs, local file paths, and numpy arrays, returning them as base64-encoded strings with proper MIME types.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.96
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/c5sfgf220y)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/IA-Programming/mcp-images>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "ia-programming-mcp-images"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ia-programming-mcp-images` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ia-programming-mcp-images/pull`

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