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Purpose: The GIMP-MCP initiative aims to enhance the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) by integrating the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless interaction between GIMP and AI models, allowing users to leverage advanced AI capabilities in image editing.

Overview: GIMP-MCP facilitates the use of AI for tasks like object recognition, style transfer, and automated enhancements within GIMP, making image editing more efficient and intelligent. This integration provides users with context-aware operations that enhance their editing workflows.

Key Features:

  • AI Integration: Connects GIMP with advanced AI models for enhanced image processing capabilities, empowering users to perform complex tasks more easily.

  • Automated Workflows: Enables the use of AI for repetitive tasks, increasing editing efficiency and allowing users to focus on more creative aspects.

  • Context-Aware Operations: AI models can understand and manipulate images based on context, leading to more intelligent and nuanced edits.

GIMP-MCP: Integrating GIMP with AI through Model Context Protocol

GIMP-MCP integrates the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), enabling seamless interaction between GIMP and AI models. This allows users to harness advanced AI capabilities within GIMP, enhancing image editing workflows with intelligent automation and context-aware operations.

Introduction

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard designed to facilitate integration between AI systems and external applications. By implementing MCP within GIMP, users can leverage AI models for tasks such as object recognition, style transfer, and automated enhancements, extending GIMP's native functionalities.

Features

  • AI Integration: Connect GIMP with state-of-the-art AI models for enhanced image processing.
  • Automated Workflows: Use AI to perform repetitive tasks, improving editing efficiency.
  • Context-Aware Operations: AI models interpret and manipulate images based on context for intelligent edits.

Installation

Prerequisites

  • GIMP 2.10 or later installed.
  • Python 3.x installed.
  • Basic knowledge of Python scripting and GIMP plugin architecture.

Setting Up the MCP Server

  1. Clone the MCP repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers.git
cd servers
  2. Install dependencies: 
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Run the MCP server: 
    python mcp_server.py

Integrating MCP with GIMP

  1. Locate GIMP’s plugin directory:
    • Linux: ~/.config/GIMP/2.10/plug-ins/
    • Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GIMP\2.10\plug-ins\
    • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/GIMP/2.10/plug-ins/
  2. Copy the gimp_mcp_plugin.py file into the plugin directory.
  3. Make the plugin executable (Linux/macOS): 
    chmod +x ~/.config/GIMP/2.10/plug-ins/gimp_mcp_plugin.py
  4. Restart GIMP. The MCP integration will appear under Filters > AI Tools.

Usage Examples

AI-Powered Background Removal

  1. Open an image in GIMP.
  2. Navigate to Filters > AI Tools > Remove Background.
  3. The AI model processes and removes the background automatically.

Image Inpainting with AI

  1. Select the area to inpaint using GIMP’s selection tools.
  2. Go to Filters > AI Tools > Inpaint Selection.
  3. The AI reconstructs the selected area based on surrounding content.

Human-AI Interaction Prompts

To effectively use AI within GIMP via MCP, consider these prompts:

  • Object Recognition
    Prompt: “Identify and select all objects in the image.”
    AI Response: Highlights and categorizes detected objects.

  • Style Transfer
    Prompt: “Apply Van Gogh’s Starry Night style to the current image.”
    AI Response: Transforms the image to emulate the specified artistic style.

  • Image Enhancement
    Prompt: “Enhance the image resolution and reduce noise.”
    AI Response: Upscales the image and reduces noise.

Available API Commands

Example API commands via MCP integration:

  • gimp_image_new: Create a new image.
  • gimp_layer_new: Add a new layer.
  • gimp_text_layer_new: Create a text layer.
  • gimp_file_load: Load an image file.
  • gimp_file_save: Save the current image.
  • gimp_edit_fill: Fill selection or layer with color.
  • gimp_context_set_foreground: Set foreground color.
  • gimp_layer_set_offsets: Position a layer within an image.

For a full list of commands and parameters, refer to the GIMP Python API documentation.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve GIMP-MCP:

  1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
  2. Create a feature branch: 
    git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
  3. Commit your changes: 
    git commit -m "Add feature: your feature description"
  4. Push to your fork: 
    git push origin feature/your-feature-name
  5. Submit a pull request describing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the developers and researchers who have contributed to integrating AI into GIMP, making advanced image editing accessible.

Note: MCP integration with GIMP is an ongoing project. For latest updates and community support, visit our discussion forum.