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Overview

The Poof MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables powerful background removal capabilities directly within AI development environments like Cursor, Claude Desktop, and VS Code. This integration allows AI models to remove backgrounds from images during your conversation.

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Features

  • Multi-Platform Support — Works with Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and more
  • AI-First Design — Natural language interface for background removal
  • Multiple Tools — Remove backgrounds and check account balance
  • Easy Integration — Simple setup with popular AI tools

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Installation

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Manual Installation

env POOF_API_KEY=your-api-key npx -y @poof-bg/mcp-server

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Integration Setup

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Claude / Claude Desktop / Cowork

Connect directly from Claude without manually configuring an API key.
  1. Go to Settings → Connectors
  2. Click Add custom connector and enter Poof as the name and https://api.poof.bg/mcp as the URL. Click Add.
  3. Click Authorize when prompted to grant MCP access.

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Claude Code

  1. Add the Poof MCP server:
claude mcp add --transport http poof https://api.poof.bg/mcp
  1. Run /mcp in Claude Code and select Authenticate for Poof to complete the OAuth flow in your browser.

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ChatGPT

  1. Go to Settings → Apps & Connectors
  2. Click Create to add a new connector
  3. Enter Poof as the name and https://api.poof.bg/mcp as the connector URL
  4. Click Save
To use it in a conversation, click the + icon in the composer, select More → Developer mode, and choose the Poof connector.

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Cursor

  1. Open Cursor Settings
  2. Navigate to MCPs & Integrations → New MCP Server
  3. Add new MCP server:
{
  "poof": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "@poof-bg/mcp-server"],
    "env": {
      "POOF_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
    }
  }
}

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Windsurf

Add to ~/.windsurf/cascade/config.json: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "poof": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@poof-bg/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "POOF_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

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VS Code

Using the MCP extension:
  1. Install the MCP extension
  2. Add Poof server configuration
  3. Set your API key in environment settings

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Configuration

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Environment Variables

  • POOF_API_KEY: Your Poof API key (required)

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