PiAPI FAQs

Question 1

What is PiAPI?

Accepted Answer

PiAPI is an API that enables users to generate media content, such as images, videos, and 3D models, using AI models like Midjourney, Flux, Kling, and Luma Dream Machine.

Question 2

What is an MCP server and how does PiAPI use it?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) allows different applications to communicate and share context. PiAPI's MCP server integration allows you to seamlessly generate media within platforms like Claude or Cursor.

Question 3

What kind of media can I generate with PiAPI?

Accepted Answer

PiAPI offers a wide range of media generation capabilities, including image generation from text or images (Flux, Midjourney), video generation (Kling, Luma Dream Machine), and 3D model creation from images (Trellis).

Question 4

How do I integrate PiAPI with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You need to configure Claude's desktop configuration file with the path to the PiAPI MCP server and your API key. Detailed instructions are provided in the PiAPI documentation and this README.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using PiAPI's MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js 16.x or higher, npm (or yarn), and a PiAPI API key, which you can obtain from the PiAPI website.

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