Frequently Asked Questions about UBOS MCP Server

Q: What is the MCP Server? A: The MCP Server is a search and generation service for images and icons, specifically designed for integration with the Cursor MCP service. It utilizes multiple image APIs to facilitate image search, download, and AI-driven icon generation.

Q: How does the MCP Server integrate with Cursor IDE? A: The MCP Server integrates with Cursor IDE via the Model Control Protocol (MCP). You can add the MCP tool to Cursor IDE by specifying the server’s URL (e.g., http://localhost:5173).

Q: What image sources does the MCP Server support? A: The MCP Server supports Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay for image searching.

Q: Can the MCP Server generate custom icons? A: Yes, the MCP Server can generate custom icons based on textual descriptions, leveraging AI models. It utilizes Together AI for high-quality icon generation.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using the MCP Server? A: You need Python 3.10+ installed, along with the fastmcp and requests libraries. You also need API keys from Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, and Together AI.

Q: How do I configure the API keys? A: You need to configure the API keys within the config.json file, which you can create from the config.json.template file.

Q: I am getting “Fail to create client” error in Cursor. What should I do? A: Verify that the server is running, the URL is correct, and the necessary ports are open. Try using http://127.0.0.1:5173 instead of http://localhost:5173. Also, ensure that your firewall is not blocking the connection.

Q: Where are the downloaded images and generated icons stored? A: By default, images and icons are stored in the icons folder in the project’s root directory.

Q: Can I customize the image size and filename when downloading or generating images? A: Yes, the MCP Server offers options to adjust image sizes and customize filenames.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform designed to empower businesses to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with their own LLM models, and create sophisticated Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How can UBOS help me in AI Agent development? A: UBOS provides the infrastructure and tools necessary to design, deploy, connect, customize, and orchestrate AI Agents, enabling you to unlock the full potential of AI and transform your operations.