Navigate to the Claude configuration directory:
- Windows: `C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude`
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/`
You can also find these directories inside the Claude Desktop app: Claude Desktop > Settings > Developer > Edit Config
Add the following configuration to your MCP settings file:
Make sure to replace the environment variables with your Cloudinary credentials from the [Cloudinary Console](https://console.cloudinary.com/settings/api-keys).
Developer Installation
If you want to modify the server or contribute to development:
Clone the repository:
Install dependencies and build:
Setup Instructions
First, ensure you have a Cloudinary account and get your credentials from the [Cloudinary Console](https://console.cloudinary.com/settings/api-keys):
- Cloud Name
- API Key
- API Secret
Add the server configuration to your Claude/Cline MCP settings file:
For Claude desktop app, edit the configuration file at the appropriate location for your OS.
Install dependencies and build the server:
Available Tools
upload
Upload images and videos to Cloudinary.
Parameters:
`file` (required): Path to file, URL, or base64 data URI to upload
`resource_type` (optional): Type of resource ('image', 'video', or 'raw')
`public_id` (optional): Custom public ID for the uploaded asset
`overwrite` (optional): Whether to overwrite existing assets with the same public ID
`tags` (optional): Array of tags to assign to the uploaded asset