Setting up Higgsfield MCP with Claude takes under 5 minutes and requires no API keys, no code, and no configuration files. Once the Higgsfield MCP connector is active, Claude can generate AI images and videos directly in chat — you describe the shot, Claude picks the right model and returns the result without you leaving the conversation.
This guide covers the full Higgsfield MCP setup for Claude web, Claude desktop, and Claude Code, plus the five tools the connector unlocks and how to use them.
What is Higgsfield MCP?
Higgsfield is an AI image and video generation platform with 30+ models including Veo 3.1, Sora 2, Kling 3.0, Soul (Higgsfield’s photorealism model), Cinema Studio, Flux, and Seedream. Until April 30, 2026, everything lived behind Higgsfield’s web interface. On April 30 they launched an official MCP server — a hosted endpoint that gives Claude direct access to the entire platform.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard developed by Anthropic that lets Claude connect to external tools in a structured, predictable way. The Higgsfield MCP server runs at https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcp and exposes Higgsfield’s generation capabilities in a format Claude already understands. That’s why there’s nothing to install on your side.
The practical result: instead of switching between Claude for writing and Higgsfield for visuals, you stay in one conversation. Claude handles model selection, parameter configuration, and job management. You just describe what you want.
What you need
- A Claude account on Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise (Connectors are not available on the free plan)
- A Higgsfield account (free accounts include 150 credits/month for testing)
- Nothing else — no API keys, no developer setup
Higgsfield MCP setup: Claude web and desktop
Step 1. Open Claude at claude.ai or in the Claude desktop app. Go to Settings → Connectors.
Step 2. Click the + icon and select Add custom connector.
Step 3. Name it Higgsfield and paste the MCP server URL:
https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcpStep 4. Click Save, then Connect. Claude redirects you to sign in to your Higgsfield account.
Step 5. Approve access. The connector activates and stays connected — this is a one-time setup.
Optional: In the connector settings, set read and write permissions to Always Allow. This lets Claude act without asking for confirmation on each generation, which makes the workflow feel continuous rather than gated.
Higgsfield MCP setup: Claude Code
For Claude Code users, the Higgsfield MCP setup is a single terminal command:
bash
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user higgsfield https://mcp.higgsfield.ai/mcpClaude Code opens a browser for OAuth on first use. Sign in to your Higgsfield account, return to the terminal, and verify with:
bash
claude mcp listOr check with the /mcp slash command inside a Claude Code session.
What the Higgsfield MCP connector gives Claude access to
Once the Higgsfield MCP is connected, Claude can call five tools:
generate_image — text-to-image generation with 16+ models. Soul handles photorealism; Flux and Seedream cover illustration and stylized output. Claude selects the best model automatically, or you can specify one.
generate_video — image-to-video conversion producing clips up to 15 seconds in any aspect ratio. Available models include Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.0, and Wan 2.6.
create_character — trains a reusable Soul Character from reference photos. Use this when you need a consistent person, product, or brand element across multiple generations.
get_generation_status — polls the progress of a running job. Relevant for video generation, which takes 90+ seconds.
list_characters — shows your saved characters so you can reuse them across sessions.
Credits used through the Higgsfield MCP connector are the same as the Higgsfield platform — there’s no separate billing for MCP access.
Prompts to start with
Once connected, open a new Claude chat and try:
“Use Higgsfield to generate a product photo of a minimalist ceramic mug on dark marble, studio lighting, 4K.”
“Create a 6-second cinematic video of a drone flying over a misty forest at dawn. Use Kling.”
“Train a Soul Character named Maya from these reference photos [attach]. I’ll reuse her across my brand content.”
“Run this prompt on Flux, Soul, and Seedream in parallel and show me all three results.”
Pricing and credits
Higgsfield runs on a prepaid credit system: $1 equals 16 credits. The free tier provides 150 credits/month — enough to test image generation across several models before committing to a paid plan.
For video generation, the paid Plus plan at $49/month is the practical starting point. Free-tier accounts have lower queue priority, which means video jobs occasionally stall. If a generation takes more than 3 minutes, run claude mcp restart higgsfield in Claude Code or disconnect and reconnect the Higgsfield connector in Claude web, then re-issue the request.
Who the Higgsfield MCP connector is for
Content creators and social media managers who produce regular visual content and want one tool instead of four. The workflow compression is real — from brief to asset without leaving Claude.
Marketers and small businesses who need product photos or promotional video without a studio budget. Higgsfield’s models produce output that looks native to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube rather than obviously AI-generated.
Developers using Claude Code who want to add visual generation to an automated pipeline. One command installs the connector; the MCP handles everything else.
If you produce regular visual content alongside your writing workflow, Higgsfield MCP is one of the most immediately useful connectors available for Claude today. For a broader look at where AI video tools sit in 2026, see our AI avatar video generators comparison.
Pricing, credit rates, and available models are updated by Higgsfield regularly — confirm current details at higgsfield.ai/mcp before subscribing.
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