Phototology MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Phototology in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add phototology -e PHOTOTOLOGY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @phototology/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phototology": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@phototology/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PHOTOTOLOGY_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Phototology MCP server do?

Persistent memory for visual intelligence. A photo registry: analyze once, look up free after that.

Is the Phototology MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Phototology run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Phototology to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add phototology -e PHOTOTOLOGY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @phototology/mcp

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