MCP Server for AI Alt Text Generation | Claude, Cursor & Windsurf

AI tools

1 min

Setup time

130+

Languages

WCAG

2.1 AA Compliant

One Prompt. Fully Installed.

Paste a single prompt into your AI coding assistant. It reads the setup instructions, adds the MCP server config, and you're ready to go — all automatically. No manual config editing required.

The MCP server runs locally on your machine. Your API key stays in your local config. Images are sent directly to AltText.ai's API — your AI assistant never sees or stores image data.

Copy one prompt

A single line that tells your AI assistant where to find setup instructions.

AI self-configures

Your assistant reads the instructions, adds the server to your MCP config, and verifies everything works. It asks before making changes.

Start generating

Ask for alt text on any image URL, local file, or entire web page. Results come back in seconds.

12 Tools Your AI Assistant Can Use

The MCP server exposes a complete toolkit for image accessibility. Your AI assistant picks the right tool based on what you ask — no need to remember tool names or API syntax.

Generate Alt Text

From URLs or local files. Supports custom prompts, keywords, character limits, and multilingual output.

Manage Library

Search, list, update, and delete images. Your AI assistant can browse your entire image library by asset ID or alt text content.

Scan Web Pages

Point your AI assistant at any URL. It finds images missing alt text and queues generation automatically.

Translate to 130+ Languages

Generate alt text in multiple languages at once, or add translations to existing images later.

Set Up with Your AI Assistant

Paste this prompt into your AI coding assistant. It will read the setup instructions, install the MCP server, and configure itself automatically.

Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf — paste and run:

Read https://alttext.ai/agent-setup and follow ALL the instructions to install the AltText.ai MCP server and configure yourself for image alt text generation. Ask me before making config changes.

What Developers Are Building

Accessibility Audits

Point your AI assistant at a staging URL before launch. It scans every image, identifies missing alt text, and generates descriptions — turning a manual audit into a one-line command.

Used by: Web agencies, development teams, QA engineers

CMS Content Workflows

Generate alt text as you build content. Drop an image into your project, ask your assistant for a description, and paste it into your CMS. Natural language, not keyword tags.

Used by: Content managers, marketing teams, bloggers

E-commerce Product Images

Process product catalogs via CSV bulk import. Your AI assistant reads the CSV, submits it, and reports back on results. Thousands of images, zero manual work.

Used by: Online retailers, marketplace sellers, product teams

Multilingual Websites

Generate alt text in multiple languages simultaneously. Ask for French, Spanish, and German in one request. Each translation costs one credit and reads naturally in the target language.

Used by: International brands, translation teams, global publishers

MCP Server vs. Direct API Integration

Building Your Own API Integration

Write HTTP client code, handle authentication, parse responses
Build error handling, retry logic, and rate limiting
Maintain integration as API evolves
Every developer on the team needs API documentation

AltText.ai MCP Server

One-prompt install — your AI assistant handles everything
Built-in error handling, connection management, and retries
Server auto-updates via npx — always the latest version
Natural language interface — just ask for what you need

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Annual plans include rollover credits. Pick the tier that matches your image volume.

Bronze

Perfect for personal blogs and portfolios

$49/year

1,200 credits (4¢ per image)

View Bronze plan

Silver

Growing websites and small businesses

$189/year

6,000 credits (3¢ per image)

View Silver plan

Gold

E-commerce stores and content teams

$489/year

24,000 credits (2¢ per image)

View Gold plan

Platinum

Enterprise publishers and platforms

$2199/year

120,000 credits (<2¢ per image)

View Platinum plan

Need more? Contact us for enterprise pricing.

View full pricing details

AI Assistant Integration FAQs

FAQ

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants use external tools. The AltText.ai MCP server gives your AI coding assistant 12 specialized tools for generating alt text, managing images, and auditing web pages for accessibility.

Any MCP-compatible AI coding assistant works. We provide one-prompt setup for Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Claude Desktop can also be configured manually using the same JSON configuration.

Yes. You paste a single prompt into your AI assistant. It reads our setup page and adds the MCP server configuration to your assistant's settings. No cloning or installing — npx handles everything. It asks for your permission before making config changes.

The MCP server itself is free and open source. You need an AltText.ai account for the API key — every new account includes 25 free images. After that, credits start at $4.99 for 250 images.

Over 130 languages. You can generate alt text in multiple languages simultaneously, or translate existing alt text to new languages later. Each language generation costs one credit.

The MCP server runs locally on your machine. Your API key is stored in your local config file. Images are sent directly to AltText.ai's API over HTTPS — your AI assistant never stores or caches image data.

Yes. The server includes a bulk_create tool for CSV files and a scrape_page tool for web pages. Your AI assistant can submit bulk jobs and check on their progress.

The server updates automatically. Since it runs via npx, you always get the latest version. No manual updates needed.

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Your AI Assistant Is Missing a Superpower

One prompt. 12 tools. Every image on your site gets accessible, SEO-optimized alt text — generated right from your editor.

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Free to try. Open source. No credit card required.

Alt Text Generation for AI Coding Assistants