LobeChat
LobeChat is an open-source AI chat interface with a built-in MCP marketplace (lobehub.com). It is available as a cloud service at chat.lobehub.com and as a self-hosted deployment. Picsart connects via a remote HTTP URL.
Prerequisites
- A LobeChat account (cloud) or a running self-hosted LobeChat instance.
- A Picsart API key. Get one at picsart.com/ai-playground/ under API Settings.
Setup
There are two ways to add the Picsart MCP server: via the marketplace or manually.
Option A: Marketplace one-click install
- Go to lobehub.com/mcp and search for "Picsart".
- Click Add to LobeChat on the Picsart Gen AI listing.
- In the auth dialog, enter your Picsart API key.
- Confirm. The tools are immediately available in LobeChat.
If the listing is not yet in the marketplace, use the manual setup below.
Option B: Manual setup
- Open LobeChat at chat.lobehub.com or your self-hosted URL.
- Go to Settings, then MCP Plugins.
- Click Add MCP Server and enter the following:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Picsart Gen AI |
| URL | https://mcp.picsart.io/mcp |
| Auth | Bearer token: your Picsart API key |
- Click Save. The tool list loads automatically.
- In chat, use the
@mention or select Picsart tools from the tool picker.
For the full MCP plugin reference, see the LobeHub MCP documentation.
Use it
In any LobeChat conversation with Picsart tools enabled:
@Picsart generate a 16:9 cinematic still of a futuristic city@Picsart create a 5-second video from this image with Kling V3@Picsart check credit balance
Troubleshooting
One-click install is not available The Picsart listing may not yet be published in the marketplace. Use the manual setup in Option B above.
Tools not appearing after adding the server Reload the LobeChat page. The tool manifest is fetched on page load, not immediately on save.
Auth rejected Confirm the Bearer token value is your API key only, with no leading or trailing spaces and no extra characters.
FAQ
Does this work on both LobeChat Cloud and self-hosted instances? Yes. Both support MCP plugins. Self-hosted instances need outbound internet access to mcp.picsart.io on port 443.
Is LobeChat free? LobeChat is open-source and free to self-host. The cloud version at chat.lobehub.com is free with rate limits; paid tiers remove those limits.
Can I use Picsart tools alongside other MCP servers in LobeChat? Yes. LobeChat supports multiple simultaneous MCP servers. Each server appears as a separate tool group, and you can use tools from different servers in the same conversation.
Start creating
The Picsart MCP server is now connected. Visit the documentation for examples, available models, and prompt ideas.
Ready to generate?