usefulapi

Uploadcare MCP server. Manage Uploadcare files, groups and webhooks; upload and store files.

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  1. Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
  2. Paste this URL:
    https://uploadcare.usefulapi.io/mcp
  3. Authenticate with Uploadcare when prompted

Cursor · VS Code · Windsurf · Cline

Add to your MCP config, then reload & authorize:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uploadcare": {
      "url": "https://uploadcare.usefulapi.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}
live13 toolsFree 100 tool calls / monthPro $9/mo · $90/yr

Tools 13

ToolTypeWhat it does
uploadcare_get_projectread
Get project
Get project details: name, public key, collaborators, and whether autostore is enabled. REST API: GET /project/.
uploadcare_list_filesread
List files
List files in the project (paginated envelope: next, previous, total, per_page, results). REST API: GET /files/.
uploadcare_get_fileread
Get file
Get full info for a single file: uuid, url, original_filename, size, mime_type, is_image, is_ready, timestamps, variations, content_info, metadata, tags. REST API: GET /files/{uuid}/.
uploadcare_get_file_metadataread
Get file metadata
Get all custom metadata key/value pairs for a file. REST API: GET /files/{uuid}/metadata/.
uploadcare_list_groupsread
List groups
List file groups in the project (paginated envelope: next, previous, total, per_page, results). REST API: GET /groups/.
uploadcare_get_groupread
Get group
Get info for a single file group by its id. REST API: GET /groups/{uuid}/.
uploadcare_list_webhooksread
List webhooks
List all webhook subscriptions configured for the project. REST API: GET /webhooks/.
uploadcare_upload_from_urlwrite
Upload file from URL
Uploads a file into the project from a public URL (additive). Uses the Upload API host with the public key. Returns { type: \
uploadcare_store_filewrite
Store file
Marks a file as permanently stored (otherwise unstored files are deleted after 24h). Additive. REST API: PUT /files/{uuid}/storage/.
uploadcare_delete_filewrite
Delete file
Permanently deletes a file from the project. Destructive. REST API: DELETE /files/{uuid}/.
uploadcare_create_webhookwrite
Create webhook
Creates a webhook subscription (additive). The project will POST to target_url when the chosen event fires. REST API: POST /webhooks/.
uploadcare_usage_statusmeta
Usage status (free-tier meter)
Report the caller's current free-tier usage this month: calls used, monthly limit, remaining, and whether the cap is reached. Read-only; does not count against the meter.
uploadcare_upgrademeta
Upgrade to Pro (unlimited)
Subscribe to the Pro plan for UNLIMITED Uploadcare tool calls (the free tier caps monthly usage). Choose monthly ($9/month) or yearly ($90/year — 2 months free) billing. Returns a Stripe Checkout link to open in your browser; after payment your account upgrades automatically. Read-only; does not count against the meter.

Pricing

PlanPriceLimit
Free$0100 tool calls / month
Pro$9/mo · $90/yrUnlimited

This is a Model Context Protocol endpoint — meant to be connected from an AI client, not opened in a browser. An invalid_token response at the URL is the auth gate working as designed; clients authenticate automatically.