Agentic Image Optimization in ChatGPT
Connect the tinify.ai remote MCP server to ChatGPT Dev Mode. Compress, resize, and optimize images from ChatGPT.
Agentic Image Optimization in ChatGPT
Connect tinify.ai to ChatGPT via the remote MCP HTTP endpoint — no local install required. Uses the MCP Server remote HTTP surface.
Requirements
- ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team plan (MCP support requires Dev Mode)
Install
- In ChatGPT, open Settings → Beta features
- Enable Dev Mode
- Go to Settings → Connected tools → Add MCP server
- Enter the remote endpoint:
https://app.tinify.ai/mcp- Click Connect.
Verify
In a ChatGPT conversation, type:
What tools do you have from tinify?ChatGPT should list optimize_image, login, logout, and status.
Usage example
Upscale this low-resolution product image to 2xChatGPT calls optimize_image with operation: "upscale" and returns the optimized file.
Auth
Guest mode: 20 credits/day, no signup — ChatGPT uses anonymous guest credits automatically. For account credits:
Log in to tinify.aiChatGPT calls the login tool, your browser opens to https://tinify.ai/mcp/authorize. Pricing →
Troubleshooting
"MCP server not available" in ChatGPT
MCP tool support requires ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Team with Dev Mode enabled. Free ChatGPT accounts do not support connected tools.
Connection refused or timeout
Try the connection again — the remote endpoint cold-starts in ~1 second. If it persists, check tinify.ai status.
Insufficient credits error
20 free credits/day, resets at midnight UTC. Upgrade →
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