Picdefenseio MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Picdefenseio in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http picdefenseio https://mcp.picdefense.io/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "picdefenseio": {
      "url": "https://mcp.picdefense.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add picdefenseio -e PICDEFENSE_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @picdefenseio/mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "picdefenseio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@picdefenseio/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PICDEFENSE_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Picdefenseio MCP server do?

Image risk, EXIF/IPTC/XMP, reverse-image backlinks, content, watermark, OCR via PicDefense.io.

Is the Picdefenseio 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 Picdefenseio run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Picdefenseio to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http picdefenseio https://mcp.picdefense.io/mcp

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