How do I install the server-shadertoy MCP server?

Install via: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-shadertoy. Then configure it in your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings.

Is the server-shadertoy MCP server free?

Yes, the server-shadertoy MCP server is open source and free to use. You may need a server-shadertoy account or API key for authentication.

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The server-shadertoy MCP server renders ShaderToy-compatible GLSL shaders in real-time within MCP chat clients. It exposes a shader rendering tool that connects to the ShaderToy platform. Developers use it to integrate real-time shader rendering into AI agent workflows.

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Overview

Installation

1Install the package

npxnpx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-shadertoy

2Add to Claude

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modelcontextprotocol-server-shadertoy-npm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-shadertoy"
      ]
    }
  }
}