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openclip-remove-background

Removes image backgrounds via the OpenClip MCP server and returns transparent PNGs.

1|Updated Aug 7, 2026
Search Tags:#mcp#image editing#background removal#transparent png#product photos#openclip#image cutout
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenClip-App/agent-skills --skill openclip-remove-background-openclip-app
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openclip-remove-background
Source: https://github.com/OpenClip-App/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/openclip-remove-background
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenClip-App/agent-skills --skill openclip-remove-background-openclip-app

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Cutting a subject out of an image normally requires manual masking in an editor or writing image-processing code. This Skill removes the background from any uploaded image through the hosted OpenClip MCP server and returns a transparent PNG, with no subscription or credits required. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-call background removal: Upload an image, call remove_background, and poll the async job until a permanent CDN URL for the transparent PNG is returned. - Free tier access: Requires only an OpenClip account with OAuth sign-in, no API key, subscription, or credits. - Chainable output: The transparent PNG can be resized, cropped, or flattened onto a color by chaining the edit_image tool from the thumbnails skill. - Use Case: An e-commerce seller needs a product shot isolated on transparency for a listing. Upload the photo, run background removal, and hand back the transparent PNG URL, optionally resizing it to marketplace dimensions. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to remove the background from your image and return the transparent PNG URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about openclip-remove-background

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I remove the background from an image with an AI agent?▼

Upload the image with create_upload, PUT the bytes to the returned upload URL, then call remove_background with the file id. Poll get_tool_job_status every 5 to 10 seconds until the job completes and returns a permanent CDN URL for the transparent PNG.

Is OpenClip background removal free to use?▼

Yes, background removal is free with an OpenClip account and requires no subscription or credits. Free usage is rate limited per day with a per-file size cap, and the error text explains how to lift a limit.

What output format does background removal produce?▼

The output is always a PNG file because transparency requires an alpha channel, so JPG is not an option. If you need the image flattened onto a color or resized, chain the edit_image tool afterward.

Why does my transparent PNG look like it has a black background?▼

Some image previews render the alpha channel as black or a checkerboard pattern. The transparency is present in the file; open it in an editor that supports alpha to confirm.

Can I remove backgrounds without an API key?▼

Yes, OpenClip uses OAuth sign-in through the MCP server at openclip.app/mcp, so there is no API key to copy. Header-only clients can alternatively mint an MCP token at openclip.app/settings/connect.

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