mcp-image-compression
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-image-compressioncompress these product images to webp format at 80% quality"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-image-compression
Project Overview
mcp-image-compression is a high-performance image compression microservice based on MCP (Modal Context Protocol) architecture. This service focuses on providing fast and high-quality image compression capabilities to help developers optimize image resources for websites and applications, improving loading speed and user experience.
Related MCP server: imagic-mcp
Features
Multi-format support: Compress mainstream image formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF
Offline Usage: No need to connect to the internet to use
Smart compression: Automatically select optimal compression parameters based on image content
Batch processing: Support parallel compression of multiple images for improved efficiency
Quality control: Customizable compression quality to balance file size and visual quality
TOOLS
image_compressionImage compression
Inputs:
urls(strings): URLs of images to compressquality(int): Quality of compression (0-100)format(string): Format of compressed image (e.g. "jpeg", "png", "webp", "avif")
Returns: Compressed images url
Setup
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"Image compression": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@inhiblab-core/mcp-image-compression"
],
"env": {
"IMAGE_COMPRESSION_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<YOUR_DIR>"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}Build
docker build -t mcp-image-compression .License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
Available Tools
1 toolimage_compressionC
Compress an image
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| urls | Yes | URL of the image to compress,If it's a local file, do not add any prefix. array join by ',' | |
| quantity | No | Number of transcripts to return | |
| format | No | Image format |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden to disclose behavioral traits. It says nothing about whether the compression modifies the original, what is returned, rate limits, or supported size limits. The agent has no clue about side effects or constraints.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely short (one phrase), which makes it concise, but it is under-specified. It achieves conciseness at the expense of critical information, so it does not earn its place fully. A balanced description would be more effective.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity of image compression and the lack of an output schema or annotations, the description is grossly incomplete. It omits information about output format, error handling, supported input types, and the meaning of the 'quantity' parameter. An agent cannot reliably use this tool without further clarification.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% but the description adds no meaning beyond the schema. Moreover, the 'quantity' parameter's description ('Number of transcripts to return') is confusingly unrelated to image compression, and the description does nothing to clarify this mismatch. Baseline 3 is reduced because the description fails to add value or resolve ambiguity.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states the verb 'Compress' and the resource 'an image', which is clear and specific. It is not a tautology and distinguishes the tool's core action. However, it lacks details on supported formats or output behavior, so not a 5.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool, prerequisites, or alternatives. The description simply states what it does without any context for appropriate usage scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
1 tool update
v1.0.0- First observed
image_compression
TDQS
Only one tool exists, so there is no ambiguity with other tools.
With a single tool, naming consistency is not applicable; the name is clear and follows a verb_noun pattern.
One tool for image compression is slightly below the typical range but reasonable given the narrow focus.
The single tool only compresses images without apparent options for quality, dimensions, or format conversion, leaving many image operations uncovered.
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