TL;DR: It’s easier than ever to generate detailed pictures with state-of-the-art AI models by connecting Claude to Hugging Face Spaces. This text describes how and why, and introduces recently launched models which excel at producing natural images or images that include text.
Update October 2025: Following an update to Anthropic’s Connector Directory Policy, you will have to make use of the “Add custom connector” option and set the
Distant MCP server URLto https://huggingface.co/mcp?login to make use of Image Generation and other Gradio Spaces from Claude.
Introduction
Recent advances in image generation models have improved their ability to supply realistic outputs and incorporate top quality text. It’s easier than ever to make use of these models by connecting them on to Claude.
Some great benefits of generating pictures this fashion are:
- The AI can assist in constructing detailed prompts that will improve the standard of generated images.
- The AI can “see” the generated images, then help iterate on designs and techniques to get perfect results.
- You possibly can easily swap in the most recent models or the one best suited on your needs.
To start, create a free Hugging Face account, then connect Claude from its “Search and tools” menu within the chat input box. The video below shows the precise steps needed:
Behind the scenes, Claude is now arrange to make use of tools from the Hugging Face MCP Server, seamlessly extending its capabilities. This includes the most recent AI Applications running on our modern ZeroGPU powered Spaces. Your Hugging Face account provides free credits to make use of these large, powerful models.
After Claude has been connected with Hugging Face, we’ll show the right way to configure image generation tools that Claude can use.
Natural Images with Flux.1 Krea Dev
FLUX.1 Krea [dev] goals to eliminate the telltale “AI look” that always plagues generated images – for instance plastic skin, oversaturated colours, or overly smooth textures. If you happen to want images that appear like they were shot by an expert photographer somewhat than generated by a pc, Krea delivers the realistic textures, natural lighting, and authentic aesthetics that other AI models struggle with. You possibly can read more about how they did this on their blog.
To make use of Krea with Claude, go to huggingface.co/mcp/settings and add mcp-tools/FLUX.1-Krea-dev to your “Spaces Tools”. That is all you’ll want to enable Claude to generate beautiful, realistic looking images.
You possibly can then try a prompt in Claude like:
“Use Krea to create a picture of a vibrant garden with victorian house”.
To start generating pictures.
Qwen Image
Qwen-Image is a robust AI image generator that excels at following prompts and accurate text rendering, making it ideal for designing posters, signs, infographics, and marketing materials where text quality matters. Read more concerning the Qwen-Image model from their blog post.
To make use of Qwen-Image add mcp-tools/qwen-image out of your MCP Servers setting page, then check it’s enabled in Claude to begin using it.
Qwen-Image comes with a Prompt Enhancer that helps write detailed prompts suitable for it. To try it, select “Qwen Prompt Enhancer” from the prompts menu and enter your idea before submitting it to Claude.
You possibly can even keep each Krea and Qwen-Image enabled and ask Claude to make use of each so you’ll be able to compare results. For instance: “Use Krea and Qwen to generate a street scene with ‘Hugging Face’ graffiti sprayed on the wall”.
Conclusion
Connecting Claude to Hugging Face Spaces makes using state-of-the-art models as easy as clicking a button, even the day latest models are released. Explore the AI App Directory at https://huggingface.co/spaces and construct amazing projects with Video Generation, Web Search, Image Editing and plenty of hundreds more. With a Pro account you get increased usage limits and more. Tell us what you discover and create within the comments below!
