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GIMP TOOLS

79 tools from the Gimp MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 79 GIMP TOOLS
READ 12 tools
Read check_server Check whether the GIMP MCP plugin socket is reachable and responding. Returns a status dict: - con... Read get_context_state Get the current GIMP context state (colors, brush, settings). IMPORTANT: Context state can be changed ... Read get_gimp_info Get comprehensive information about the GIMP installation and environment. Returns detailed informatio... Read get_histogram get_histogram Read get_image_bitmap get_image_bitmap Read get_image_metadata Get metadata about the current open image in GIMP without the bitmap data. Returns detailed inform... Read get_pixel_color Get the color of a single pixel. Parameters: - x, y: Pixel coordinates - image_index: Target i... Read get_selection_bounds Get the bounding rectangle of the current selection. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index... Read get_state_snapshot get_state_snapshot Read list_fonts List available fonts installed in GIMP. Parameters: - filter: Optional string to filter font names... Read list_images List all images currently open in GIMP. Returns: - images: list of {index, image_id, name, width, ... Read list_layers List all layers in an image with their properties. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (...
WRITE 57 tools
Write new_canvas new_canvas Write scale_to_fit scale_to_fit Write add_text add_text Write adjust_brightness_contrast Adjust brightness and contrast of a layer. Parameters: - brightness: -127 to +127 (default 0) ... Write adjust_color_balance adjust_color_balance Write adjust_curves adjust_curves Write adjust_hue_saturation adjust_hue_saturation Write apply_drop_shadow apply_drop_shadow Write apply_emboss Apply an emboss (bas-relief) effect to a layer. Parameters: - azimuth: Light direction in degrees ... Write apply_gaussian_blur Apply Gaussian blur as a destructive filter operation. Parameters: - radius: Blur radius in pixels... Write apply_noise Add noise/grain to a layer. Parameters: - amount: Noise intensity 0.0-1.0 (default 0.2) - laye... Write apply_pixelate Pixelate a layer using a mosaic/block effect. Parameters: - block_size: Size of each mosaic block ... Write apply_vignette Apply a vignette darkening effect around the edges of a layer. Parameters: - softness: Edge softne... Write auto_levels Automatically stretch the tonal range of an image (auto levels / auto stretch contrast). Parameters: ... Write batch_export batch_export Write batch_resize Resize all open images to a common target size. Parameters: - width / height: Target dimensions in... Write blur Apply Gaussian blur to a layer. Parameters: - radius_x: Horizontal blur radius in pixels (default ... Write close_image Close an image, optionally saving as XCF first. Parameters: - image_index: Index of the image to c... Write convert_color_mode convert_color_mode Write create_layer create_layer Write crop_to_rect Crop the image canvas to an explicit rectangle. Parameters: - x, y: Top-left corner of the crop re... Write crop_to_selection Crop the image canvas to the current selection bounds. Parameters: - autocrop: If True, auto-detec... Write denoise Reduce noise in a layer using GEGL noise-reduction. Parameters: - strength: Noise reduction streng... Write desaturate desaturate Write draw_ellipse Draw an ellipse outline (stroke only) on a layer. Parameters: - x, y: Top-left corner of the bound... Write draw_line draw_line Write draw_rectangle Draw a rectangle outline (stroke only) on a layer. Parameters: - x, y: Top-left corner - width... Write duplicate_layer Duplicate a layer and insert the copy above it. Parameters: - layer_name: Name of the layer to dup... Write edit_text Edit an existing text layer's content or formatting. Parameters: - layer_name: Name of the text la... Write export_icon_sizes export_icon_sizes Write export_image export_image Write export_social_media_kit Export an image resized for multiple social media platforms. Platform sizes (all in pixels): - ins... Write export_sprite_sheet export_sprite_sheet Write export_web_optimized Export an image as both JPEG and PNG, choosing the smaller format. Parameters: - output_dir: Direc... Write fill_ellipse Fill an elliptical region with a solid color. Parameters: - x, y: Top-left corner of the bounding ... Write fill_layer Fill an entire layer with a solid color. Parameters: - color: Fill color as CSS name, hex, or rgb(... Write fill_rectangle Fill a rectangular region with a solid color. Parameters: - x, y: Top-left corner - width, hei... Write fill_selection fill_selection Write flatten_image Flatten all layers into a single background layer. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (... Write flip_image flip_image Write gradient_fill gradient_fill Write invert_colors Invert all colors in a layer (create a negative). Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (d... Write merge_visible_layers Merge all visible layers into a single layer. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (defau... Write modify_selection modify_selection Write redo Redo one or more previously undone operations on an image. Parameters: - steps: Number of redo ste... Write rename_layer Rename a layer. Parameters: - new_name: New name for the layer - old_name: Current name of the... Write reorder_layer Move a layer to a new stack position. Parameters: - new_position: Target stack index (0 = bottom) ... Write resize_canvas resize_canvas Write rotate_image Rotate the entire image. Parameters: - angle: Rotation in degrees — 90, 180, 270 use lossless GIMP... Write save_xcf save_xcf Write select_all Select the entire image canvas. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (default 0) Ret... Write select_ellipse select_ellipse Write select_none Remove / deselect all selections. Parameters: - image_index: Target image index (default 0) R... Write set_colors Set the GIMP foreground and/or background color. Parameters: - foreground: New foreground color (C... Write set_layer_properties Set properties on an existing layer. Parameters: - layer_name / layer_index: Identify the layer (d... Write sharpen Sharpen a layer using unsharp mask. Parameters: - amount: Sharpening strength 0-500 (default 50.0)... Write undo Undo one or more operations on an image. Parameters: - steps: Number of undo steps (default 1) ...
DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools
Destructive delete_layer Delete a layer from an image. Parameters: - layer_name: Name of the layer to delete - layer_in...
EXECUTE 9 tools
Execute restart_server Drop and re-establish the connection to the GIMP MCP plugin. Use this when: - GIMP was restarted a... Execute scale_image scale_image Execute call_api call_api Execute invert_selection Invert the current selection (select what is not selected). Parameters: - image_index: Target imag... Execute open_image Open an image file in GIMP and create a display window. Parameters: - file_path: Absolute path to ... Execute select_by_color select_by_color Execute select_rectangle select_rectangle Execute set_active_image Raise a specific image to the front / make it active in GIMP. Parameters: - image_index: Index of ... Execute warp_region warp_region

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The Gimp MCP server exposes 79 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

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