---
slug: claude-code-image-generation-mcp
title: "How to Generate Images in Claude Code with MCP"
status: inbox
created: 2024-12-24
source: research
---

# Idea

## Discovery

**Source:** Cursor Forum feature requests, GitHub issues, Replicate MCP launch
**Evidence:** 
- Multiple feature requests on Cursor forum for image generation integration
- GitHub issue: "Why can't claude code analyze images?"
- Replicate launched MCP but lacks good tutorials
- FluxGen Product Hunt launch validates market need

## Why This Matters

1. **Search intent exists** — developers actively searching for this
2. **Replicate gap** — they launched MCP but documentation is technical, not tutorial
3. **Pain point validated** — multiple sources confirm context-switching frustration
4. **SEO opportunity** — "claude code image generation" likely low competition

## Potential Angle

Step-by-step tutorial:
1. What is MCP and why it matters for image generation
2. Setting up an MCP server for image generation
3. Example: generating hero images from Claude Code
4. Example: creating placeholder images automatically
5. Banatie as recommended solution (built-in CDN, consistency)

Include:
- Code snippets for mcp.json configuration
- Real examples with prompts
- Before/after workflow comparison

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# Keyword Research

**Conducted:** 2025-12-27 by @strategist  
**Tool:** DataForSEO (Google Ads Search Volume)  
**Location:** United States  
**Language:** English

## Primary Keywords

| Keyword | Volume | Competition | KD | Intent |
|---------|--------|-------------|----|----|
| claude code image generation | 10 | LOW (0.05) | - | - |
| mcp image generation | 10 | LOW (0.12) | - | - |

## Monthly Search Trend (claude code image generation)

```
2025-11: 10
2025-10: 10
2025-09: 20
2025-08: 10
2025-07: 20
```

## Monthly Search Trend (mcp image generation)

```
2025-11: 10
2025-10: 10
2025-09: 20
2025-08: 20
2025-07: 30  ← Peak
2025-06: 10
2025-05: 20
2025-04: 20
2025-03: 30
```

## Assessment

**Opportunity Score:** 🟡 Medium-Low

**Strengths:**
- Very low competition (both KD low/very low)
- Emerging topic — MCP ecosystem just gaining traction
- Early mover advantage — minimal existing content
- Clear pain point validation from forums/issues

**Challenges:**
- **Very low search volume** (10-30/month) — won't drive significant traffic
- Inconsistent trend — hasn't established stable pattern
- Niche within niche (Claude Code + MCP + images)

**Strategic Value:**
- **Brand building > traffic** — demonstrates expertise in cutting-edge tools
- Targets exact ICP (AI-first developers using Claude Code)
- Potential to rank #1 easily due to zero competition
- Could capture early adopters as MCP ecosystem grows

**Long-term Potential:**
- If MCP adoption accelerates, this could become high-value
- Currently ~10-30 searches/month, could grow 10-100x if MCP goes mainstream
- Historical parallel: early Docker tutorials (low volume → massive later)

**Recommendation:**
Good for **thought leadership** and **early positioning**, not for traffic. Write if:
1. You want to establish expertise in MCP ecosystem
2. You're betting on MCP growth
3. You have working solution to document (low effort)

Not a priority if traffic/SEO is primary goal.

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## Keywords (original notes)

- claude code image generation
- mcp image generation
- claude code mcp tutorial
- ai coding image workflow
- generate images without leaving ide

## Notes

- Competitor content audit: Pascal Poredda has slash commands article — differentiate by focusing on MCP server setup
- Consider video walkthrough for YouTube
- Cross-post to Dev.to