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markly-mcp-server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Markly.cloud - add watermarks to images via AI agents.

Works out of the box without an API key (free tier with branding). Add an API key to remove branding and increase limits.

Tools

Tool	Description
`markly_watermark_text`	Add a text watermark to an image via URL
`markly_watermark_logo`	Add a logo watermark to an image via URL
`markly_batch_watermark`	Watermark up to 20 images, get a ZIP
`markly_check_usage`	Check API quota and usage stats (requires API key)

Quick start (no API key needed)

Add to your Claude Desktop config or Claude Code settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "markly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. Ask your AI agent:

"Add 'Copyright 2026' as a watermark to this image: https://example.com/photo.jpg"

With an API key (optional)

Get an API key at markly.cloud/developers to remove the "markly.cloud" branding and get higher rate limits.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "markly-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MARKLY_API_KEY": "mkly_your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment variables

Variable	Required	Default
`MARKLY_API_KEY`	No	- (anonymous free tier)
`MARKLY_API_URL`	No	`https://www.markly.cloud/api/v1`

Plans

Plan	Rate limit	Daily limit	Branded watermark
Anonymous	5/min	50/day	Yes ("markly.cloud")
Credit	60/min	1,000/day	No (while credits last)
Pro	60/min	1,000/day	No
Business	120/min	5,000/day	No

Buy credits at markly.cloud/developers - starting at 250 credits for 5 EUR.

License

MIT

Install

Add markly to your client. Pick the one you use.

claude mcp add markly-mcp-server -- npx -y markly-mcp-server

codex mcp add markly-mcp-server -- npx -y markly-mcp-server

amp mcp add markly-mcp-server -- npx -y markly-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`, then restart Claude Desktop.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`, or `.cursor/mcp.json` for a single project.

code --add-mcp '{"name":"markly-mcp-server","command":"npx","args":["-y","markly-mcp-server"]}'

Or add the block manually to `.vscode/mcp.json` under `servers`.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `cline_mcp_settings.json` via the MCP Servers panel.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.gemini/settings.json`.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markly-mcp-server"
      ],
      "tools": [
        "*"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.copilot/mcp-config.json`, or run `/mcp add` inside the CLI.

{
  "context_servers": {
    "markly-mcp-server": {
      "command": {
        "path": "npx",
        "args": [
          "-y",
          "markly-mcp-server"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to your Zed `settings.json`.

npx -y markly-mcp-server

Run `goose configure`, choose **Add Extension → Command-line Extension**, and paste this command.

4 tools

markly exposes 4 tools to a connected agent.

markly_watermark_text: Add a text watermark to an image via URL
markly_watermark_logo: Add a logo watermark to an image via URL
markly_batch_watermark: Watermark up to 20 images, get a ZIP
markly_check_usage: Check API quota and usage stats (requires API key)

Score

66 / 100

Good

Documentation22/25
Maintenance13/25
Trust13/20
Capability6/15
Install experience12/15

Documents what it does and how to connect
Has a resolvable package or endpoint
Exposes at least one tool, prompt or resource
README has substantive content
Includes a code example
Documents its configuration
Mentions credentials or security posture
Last commit 175 days ago
Has a release history
Repository is not archived
Licensed MIT
Namespace verified in the official MCP registry
Claimed by its owner
Published under an organisation
4 tool(s) documented
Provides prompt templates
Provides resources
12 documented install method(s)
Published to a package registry
Offers a hosted endpoint — no local install

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Version history

Versions	Published
1.2.0Latest	Mar 4, 2026
1.1.1	Mar 3, 2026