SpicyAPI MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install SpicyAPI in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add spicyapi -e SPICY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @spicyapi/mcp

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the SpicyAPI MCP server do?

Official SpicyAPI server: browse 200+ image, video, audio and chat models (Seedance, Kling, Wan, MiniMax, Suno), get exact USD quotes, upload local files, create generation tasks and collect results, with a confirmation before every paid step.

Is the SpicyAPI 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 SpicyAPI run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add SpicyAPI to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add spicyapi -e SPICY_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @spicyapi/mcp

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