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Created byApr 23, 2025

Cloudinary MCP Server

This MCP server provides tools for uploading images and videos to Cloudinary through Claude Desktop and compatible MCP clients.
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Installation

Requirements: Node.js

  1. Install Node.js (version 18 or higher) and npm from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/)
  1. Verify installation: ```bash node --version npm --version ```

Install using npx (Recommended)

  1. 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
  1. Add the following configuration to your MCP settings file:
  1. 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:
  1. Clone the repository:
  1. Install dependencies and build:

Setup Instructions

  1. 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
  1. 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.
  1. 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
Example usage in Claude/Cline: