NanoGPT MCP Integration

The NanoGPT MCP (Model Context Protocol) server allows you to use NanoGPT’s AI capabilities directly from MCP-compatible clients like Claude Code, Cursor, and other AI coding assistants.

Features

The NanoGPT MCP server provides the following tools:

Tool	Description
`nanogpt_chat`	Send chat messages to any AI model available on NanoGPT
`nanogpt_get_balance`	Check your account balance (USD and Nano)
`nanogpt_image_generate`	Generate images using DALL-E, Flux, Midjourney, and more
`nanogpt_web_search`	Search the web for current information
`nanogpt_scrape_urls`	Extract content from web pages
`nanogpt_youtube_transcribe`	Get transcripts from YouTube videos
`nanogpt_list_text_models`	List available text/chat models
`nanogpt_list_image_models`	List available image generation models
`nanogpt_list_audio_models`	List available audio models (TTS/STT)
`nanogpt_list_video_models`	List available video generation models
`nanogpt_vision`	Analyze images with vision-capable models

Prerequisites

A NanoGPT account with an API key (get one here)
Node.js 22.x or later
An MCP-compatible client (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

Installation

Option 1: Using npx (Recommended)

The easiest way to use the NanoGPT MCP server is via npx.

Claude Code

macOS / Linux

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user \
  --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY \
  -- npx -y @nanogpt/mcp

Windows

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY -- cmd /c "C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd" -y @nanogpt/mcp

On native Windows, npx is usually a .cmd shim, so it should be launched through cmd /c. If you use WSL, run the macOS/Linux command inside WSL instead of the native Windows one. Claude Code’s MCP CLI syntax has changed over time. If you copied an older NanoGPT command, remove the existing nanogpt MCP entry and add it again using the commands on this page. An immediate Invalid API key error can be caused by a broken MCP launcher command, not just a bad key value.

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual NanoGPT API key.

Option 2: Global Installation

npm install -g @nanogpt/mcp

Then add to your MCP client:

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user \
  --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY \
  -- nanogpt-mcp

Configuration

Required Environment Variables

Variable	Description
`NANOGPT_API_KEY`	Your NanoGPT API key (required)

Optional Environment Variables

Variable	Default	Description
`NANOGPT_TIMEOUT_MS`	`600000` (10 min)	Request timeout in milliseconds
`NANOGPT_DEFAULT_MODEL`	`claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929`	Default model for chat requests
`NANOGPT_LOG_LEVEL`	`info`	Log level: `debug`, `info`, `warn`, `error`
`NANOGPT_BASE_URL`	`https://nano-gpt.com`	Base URL for the NanoGPT API
`NANOGPT_AUTH_MODE`	`bearer`	Auth mode: `bearer`, `x-api-key`, or `both`
`NANOGPT_MAX_RETRIES`	`0`	Number of retry attempts

Usage Examples

Once configured, you can use NanoGPT tools directly from your MCP client. Here are some examples:

Check Your Balance

Ask your AI assistant:

“Check my NanoGPT balance”

The assistant will call nanogpt_get_balance and show your USD and Nano balances.

Chat with AI Models

“Use NanoGPT to ask Claude Sonnet about the best practices for REST API design”

Generate Images

“Use NanoGPT to generate an image of a futuristic city at sunset”

Analyze Images

“Use NanoGPT vision to analyze this product photo”

Search the Web

“Use NanoGPT web search to find the latest news about AI”

Get YouTube Transcripts

“Use NanoGPT to get the transcript of this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…”

Scrape Web Pages

“Use NanoGPT to scrape the content from https://example.com”

Tool Reference

nanogpt_chat

Send a chat completion request to an AI model. Parameters:

messages (required): Array of message objects with role (“system”, “user”, “assistant”) and content
model (optional): Model ID (defaults to Claude Sonnet 4.5)
temperature (optional): Sampling temperature (0-2)
max_tokens (optional): Maximum tokens in response

Example:

{
  "messages": [
    {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing in simple terms"}
  ],
  "model": "openai/gpt-5.2"
}

nanogpt_get_balance

Check your current account balance. Parameters: None Returns:

usd_balance: Balance in USD
nano_balance: Balance in Nano (XNO)
nanoDepositAddress: Your Nano deposit address

nanogpt_image_generate

Generate images from text prompts. Parameters:

prompt (required): Text description of the image to generate
model (optional): Image model to use (e.g., “dall-e-3”, “flux-pro”)
n (optional): Number of images to generate (1-10)
size (optional): Image size (e.g., “1024x1024”)
quality (optional): Image quality setting

Example:

{
  "prompt": "A serene mountain landscape at dawn",
  "model": "flux-pro",
  "size": "1024x1024"
}

nanogpt_web_search

Search the web for current information. Parameters:

query (required): Search query
depth (optional): “standard” or “deep”
outputType (optional): “searchResults”, “sourcedAnswer”, or “structured”
includeImages (optional): Include image results
fromDate / toDate (optional): Date range filter (YYYY-MM-DD)

Example:

{
  "query": "latest developments in fusion energy",
  "depth": "deep",
  "outputType": "sourcedAnswer"
}

nanogpt_vision

Analyze images using vision-capable models. Parameters:

messages (required): Array of message objects with text and image content blocks
model (optional): Vision-capable model ID
temperature (optional): Sampling temperature (0-2)
max_tokens (optional): Maximum tokens in response

Example:

{
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": [
        { "type": "text", "text": "What issues do you see in this image?" },
        {
          "type": "image",
          "source": {
            "type": "url",
            "url": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "model": "openai/gpt-5.2"
}

nanogpt_scrape_urls

Scrape content from web pages. Parameters:

urls (required): Array of URLs to scrape (max 5 per request)
mode (optional): “scrape-page” or “conversation”
stealthMode (optional): Use stealth mode for scraping

Example:

{
  "urls": ["https://example.com/article1", "https://example.com/article2"]
}

nanogpt_youtube_transcribe

Get transcripts from YouTube videos. Parameters:

urls (required): Array of YouTube URLs (max 10 per request)

Example:

{
  "urls": ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"]
}

nanogpt_list_text_models

List available text/chat models. Parameters:

detailed (optional): Include pricing information (default: false)

nanogpt_list_image_models

List available image generation models. Parameters:

detailed (optional): Include pricing information (default: true)

nanogpt_list_audio_models

List available audio models. Parameters:

detailed (optional): Include pricing information (default: true)
type (optional): Filter by type: “tts”, “stt”, or “all”

nanogpt_list_video_models

List available video generation models. Parameters:

detailed (optional): Include pricing information (default: true)

Resources

Resources allow agents to access data saved during a session:

nanogpt://raw/{id}: Raw JSON response from a previous API call
nanogpt://image/{id}: Generated images stored during the session

Error Handling

The MCP server provides clear error messages for common issues:

Error	Meaning	Solution
Invalid API key	Authentication failed	Check your `NANOGPT_API_KEY` and MCP launch command
Insufficient balance	Account balance too low	Top up your account at nano-gpt.com
Rate limited	Too many requests	Wait and try again
Timeout	Request took too long	Try a simpler request or increase `NANOGPT_TIMEOUT_MS`

Billing

All paid tools deduct from your NanoGPT balance
Use nanogpt_get_balance to check your balance before expensive operations
Model listing tools are free to use
Failed requests (timeouts, errors) are not charged

Troubleshooting

”Missing required env var: NANOGPT_API_KEY”

macOS / Linux

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user \
  --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=your_actual_key_here \
  -- npx -y @nanogpt/mcp

Windows

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=your_actual_key_here -- cmd /c "C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd" -y @nanogpt/mcp

Make sure you set your API key when adding the MCP server. If you re-add the server later, include --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=... again.

”Invalid API key” errors

An immediate Invalid API key error can be caused by a broken MCP launcher command, not just a bad key value.

Verify your API key at nano-gpt.com/api
Make sure you’re using the full API key value
Check for extra spaces or newlines in the key
Verify that your Claude Code MCP launch command is correct, especially on Windows where npx should be run via cmd /c "C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd".

Requests timing out

For long-running operations like web search, you can increase the timeout: macOS / Linux

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user \
  --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=your_key \
  --env NANOGPT_TIMEOUT_MS=900000 \
  -- npx -y @nanogpt/mcp

Windows

claude mcp add nanogpt --scope user --env NANOGPT_API_KEY=your_key --env NANOGPT_TIMEOUT_MS=900000 -- cmd /c "C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd" -y @nanogpt/mcp

MCP server not connecting

Ensure Node.js 22+ is installed: node --version
Try removing and re-adding the MCP server
Check your MCP client’s logs for detailed error messages
If you already added NanoGPT using an older command, remove the existing nanogpt MCP entry and add it again with the updated command

Support

Documentation: nano-gpt.com/docs
Discord: Join our community for help and updates
API Keys: nano-gpt.com/api

Privacy & Security

Your API key is stored locally and only sent to NanoGPT servers
The MCP server runs locally on your machine
No data is logged or stored by the MCP server
Chat messages and other content are processed according to NanoGPT’s privacy policy

Get Started

Endpoint Examples

API Reference

Miscellaneous

Integrations

​NanoGPT MCP Integration

​Features

​Prerequisites

​Installation

​Option 1: Using npx (Recommended)

​Claude Code

​Option 2: Global Installation

​Configuration

​Required Environment Variables

​Optional Environment Variables

​Usage Examples

​Check Your Balance

​Chat with AI Models

​Generate Images

​Analyze Images

​Search the Web

​Get YouTube Transcripts

​Scrape Web Pages

​Tool Reference

​nanogpt_chat

​nanogpt_get_balance

​nanogpt_image_generate

​nanogpt_web_search

​nanogpt_vision

​nanogpt_scrape_urls

​nanogpt_youtube_transcribe

​nanogpt_list_text_models

​nanogpt_list_image_models

​nanogpt_list_audio_models

​nanogpt_list_video_models

​Resources

​Error Handling

​Billing

​Troubleshooting

​”Missing required env var: NANOGPT_API_KEY”

​”Invalid API key” errors

​Requests timing out

​MCP server not connecting

​Support

​Privacy & Security

NanoGPT MCP Integration

Features

Prerequisites

Installation

Option 1: Using npx (Recommended)

Claude Code

Option 2: Global Installation

Configuration

Required Environment Variables

Optional Environment Variables

Usage Examples

Check Your Balance

Chat with AI Models

Generate Images

Analyze Images

Search the Web

Get YouTube Transcripts

Scrape Web Pages

Tool Reference

nanogpt_chat

nanogpt_get_balance

nanogpt_image_generate

nanogpt_web_search

nanogpt_vision

nanogpt_scrape_urls

nanogpt_youtube_transcribe

nanogpt_list_text_models

nanogpt_list_image_models

nanogpt_list_audio_models

nanogpt_list_video_models

Resources

Error Handling

Billing

Troubleshooting

”Missing required env var: NANOGPT_API_KEY”

”Invalid API key” errors

Requests timing out

MCP server not connecting

Support

Privacy & Security