Claude Integration with NanoBanana MCP
📘 Overview Guide: Using Ace Data Cloud MCP in Claude →
With NanoBanana MCP, Claude can generate images from text and perform editing and style adjustments based on existing images.
¶ What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol launched by Anthropic that allows models like Claude to call external tools through a standard interface. In simple terms: adding plugin capabilities to Claude.
Ace Data Cloud has encapsulated the core capabilities of NanoBanana into a remote MCP Server, allowing Claude to directly:
- Generate images from text descriptions (
nanobanana_generate_image) - Edit images / make local modifications / perform style transfers (
nanobanana_edit_image) - Query a single task (
nanobanana_get_task) - Batch query multiple tasks (
nanobanana_get_tasks_batch)
The entire integration requires just one URL, and the rest is handled by Claude.
¶ Adding NanoBanana MCP in Claude.ai Web Version
💡 The integration in Claude.ai web version is OAuth direct connection, no need to copy API Token. You only need an account that can log in to Ace Data Cloud (GitHub / Google / WeChat are all acceptable).
¶ 1. Open Connectors Settings
Log in to https://claude.ai, click on the avatar in the lower left corner → Settings → Customize → Connectors, or directly visit https://claude.ai/customize/connectors.
⚠️ The old entry
/settings/connectorshas been migrated to/customize/connectors. Accessing the old address will show a message "Connectors have moved to Customize".
¶ 2. Add NanoBanana MCP Server
Click Add custom connector, and fill in the pop-up dialog:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | NanoBanana (choose any name) |
| URL | https://nanobanana.mcp.acedata.cloud/mcp |
Click Add, and Claude will automatically discover all the tools exposed by the Server.
¶ 3. OAuth Authorization
The first connection will redirect to the Ace Data Cloud OAuth authorization page. Log in with your Ace Data Cloud account and click Allow. If you do not have an account, you can register at Ace Data Cloud.
¶ 4. Check Tool List
After authorization, return to Claude.ai, open the NanoBanana Connector, and confirm the status is Connected. The tool list is dynamically provided by the Server; common capabilities include image generation, image editing, and task querying. Whether to allow tools to run automatically should be set according to task sensitivity and your own permission preferences.
¶ Usage Examples
Prompt: Use NanoBanana to generate one image: a cute corgi astronaut floating in space, soft pastel nebula background, photorealistic, 16:9.
Claude will submit the generation task, query the task status, and return the image link upon completion.
Example output (for demonstration purposes only, not as evidence of connection status):
¶ More Playful Uses (Same Connector)
Change the prompt to the following, and Claude will automatically select the appropriate tool:
Edit Image / Local Modification
Take that corgi image and replace the helmet with a giant donut.
→ Claude calls nanobanana_edit_image, passing in the URL of the previous image for editing.
Style Transfer
Render the same scene in studio ghibli watercolor style.
→ Claude re-calls nanobanana_generate_image, including the style keywords.
Batch Generate Multiple Candidates
Generate 4 variations of that corgi astronaut, each in a different mood.
→ Claude sequentially calls generate 4 times, and finally uses nanobanana_get_tasks_batch to pull back the results all at once.
Direct Generation with Chinese Prompt
用 NanoBanana 生成一张图：夕阳下的东京塔特写，胶片质感，16:9。
→ NanoBanana is also friendly to Chinese prompts, and Claude will pass it in as is.
¶ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the tool still require confirmation?
A: Claude will decide whether to require confirmation based on the tool and permission settings. Please check the permissions in the current tool list of the Connector; for operations involving external writing, publishing, or costs, it is recommended to keep confirmation.
Q: What if the balance is insufficient?
A: The error message will include insufficient balance. Please visit the Ace Data Cloud Console to check and replenish your balance.
Q: What advantages does it have over Midjourney / Flux?
A: Different services support different models, editing capabilities, and output specifications. First, check the current tools of each Connector, and then generate small samples with the same prompt for comparison.
Q: Can it be used together with other MCPs?
A: Yes. Claude.ai supports multiple Connectors coexisting. A sentence like "Use NanoBanana to create a cyberpunk city image, then use Suno to write a song that matches the atmosphere of this image" will allow Claude to arrange the image + music pipeline by itself. For the complete list, see Claude MCP Overview.
Q: Can Claude Desktop and Claude Code use it this way too?
A: Yes. For details, see Claude Desktop + NanoBanana MCP and Claude Code + NanoBanana MCP.