# darktable-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to automate photo editing and management tasks in darktable, solving problems such as batch processing and workflow optimization. It takes inputs like editing parameters and image selections, and outputs edited images, providing a seamless interface between AI assistants and darktable's Lua API. Ideal for use cases where efficient photo editing and management are crucial, such as in professional photography and graphic design contexts.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/w1ne-darktable-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/w1ne-darktable-mcp

## Description

Enables Claude and other AI assistants to control darktable for photo management and editing through its Lua API.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.54
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **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/lokpgp0a7g)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/w1ne/darktable-mcp>

## 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": "w1ne-darktable-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/w1ne-darktable-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/w1ne-darktable-mcp/pull`

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