# Getty Images MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Getty Images MCP lets you search, manage, and download stock media directly through your AI agent. It connects to millions of creative and editorial photos and videos, letting you find specific assets, organize them into lightboxes, and pull high-resolution files without leaving your chat interface. ## Overview - **Category:** design-creative - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** stock-photography, media-procurement, editorial-images, asset-management, creative-assets ## Description The Getty Images MCP lets you search, manage, and download stock media directly through your AI agent. Stop jumping between browser tabs to find that one specific photo of a sustainable skyscraper or a grainy news clip from 1994. This connector changes the way you source visual content by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. Instead of wrestling with complex filters and keyword combinations, you just describe the vibe or the specific historical event you need. It handles the search across Getty's massive library, pulls the metadata you need, and even identifies assets that are safe for commercial use. When you're ready to commit, it handles the downloads and manages your lightboxes so your project folders stay organized. It's a massive time-saver for anyone who handles high-volume media procurement. You can find this and thousands of other connections in the Vinkius catalog to keep your agent's capabilities sharp. ## Tools ### download_image Use download_image to grab high-resolution files. It also handles your corporate quota limits automatically. ### search_images Use search_images to find Getty stock photos. It returns asset IDs, titles, and preview URLs for your creative projects. ### get_video Use get_video to see the full details of a specific clip. You can check duration and resolution before you download. ### list_collections Use list_collections to see your Getty lightbox folders. It helps you manage and organize assets across different projects. ### search_creative Use search_creative to find images safe for marketing. It filters the library for commercial-use assets only. ### search_editorial Use search_editorial to find news and archival photos. This is perfect for historical research and journalistic work. ### get_image Use get_image to see the full details of a specific asset. It provides all the metadata you need for a single photo. ### get_images_batch Use get_images_batch to pull details for a group of photos at once. This saves time when auditing large collections. ### search_videos Use search_videos to find stock footage. It lets you browse the video library for specific scenes and themes. ### get_similar Use get_similar to find images that match the style of a specific asset. It helps keep your visual aesthetic consistent. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find some creative images of 'modern sustainable architecture' for a real estate ad. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching the creative library for sustainable architecture... I found several high-quality options featuring solar panels and vertical gardens. | Asset ID | Title | Preview URL | |---|---|---| | 458291 | Modern Green Skyscraper | [Link] | | 992831 | Sustainable Urban Design | [Link] | Would you like to see more results or get the download links for these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` I have asset ID 12345678. Can you find some images that look like that? ``` **Response:** ``` Analyzing the visual style of asset 12345678... I found 5 visually similar images with matching aesthetic patterns and compositions: * **Golden Hour Landscape** (ID: 88271) * **Minimalist Desert View** (ID: 99210) * **Soft Focus Nature** (ID: 77213) Would you like the preview URLs for these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List my Getty lightboxes and tell me how many are in 'Q2 Web Campaign'. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving your Getty lightbox collections... You have 3 active collections: * **Q2 Web Campaign** (14 assets) * **Social Media Assets** (42 assets) * **Inspiration Board** (12 assets) Would you like to see the assets in the Q2 Web Campaign? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search millions of photos Get titles and preview URLs for specific themes or historical events. ### Filter for commercial use Only see images that are safe for advertising and marketing. ### Audit historical news Track specific events across editorial and archival archives. ### Browse video metadata Check durations and resolutions for stock clips before choosing. ### Find visually similar assets Get related images based on a specific source ID to match aesthetics. ### Manage lightbox collections Organize and list your saved projects in one place. ### Download high-res assets Pull files directly into your workspace using corporate quotas. ## Use Cases ### Quickly sourcing safe ad imagery A social media manager needs 10 images of 'modern sustainable architecture' for a campaign. They ask the agent to find creative-use only images and list them. ### Verifying historical news events A journalist is looking for archival photos of a specific 1970s protest. They use the agent to scan editorial archives for specific dates and locations. ### Auditing video metadata in bulk A video editor needs to know the resolution of 5 different clips. They ask the agent to pull metadata for a batch of video IDs to check for 4K availability. ### Maintaining a consistent brand aesthetic A designer wants to find images similar to a specific hero shot. They provide the ID and get a list of visually matching options to keep the look consistent. ## Benefits - Faster creative discovery: Use search_creative to instantly find images safe for marketing without guessing. - Organized project folders: Manage all your selections via list_collections to keep your lightboxes tidy. - Accurate historical research: Use search_editorial to find specific news events across global archives. - Precise video specs: Check get_video metadata to ensure clips fit your aspect ratio before downloading. - Visual consistency: Use get_similar to find images that match the aesthetic of your favorite assets. - Seamless procurement: Use download_image to grab high-res files and manage your corporate quota in one step. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get professional stock media procurement without the manual clicking. 1. Subscribe to this Connector and enter your Getty Images API Key from the Developer Portal. 2. Ask your AI client to find specific photos, videos, or editorial content using natural language. 3. Receive preview URLs, metadata, or high-resolution download links directly in your chat. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Getty Images MCP find images for my ads?** Yes, it can specifically filter for creative assets that are safe for commercial use. This ensures you only see imagery licensed for advertising and marketing. **How does this help with historical research?** It can search through editorial and archival archives to find specific news events or global trends. This is great for journalists and researchers who need accurate historical photos. **Can I download the high-resolution files?** Yes, the Connector can pull high-res download URLs and manage your corporate quota limits automatically. This makes it easy to get production-ready files into your workspace. **Can it find videos too?** Yes, it can search the stock video library and provide details like duration and resolution. You can browse for specific scenes and themes using natural language. **How do I organize my favorite photos?** You can manage your Getty lightbox collections to keep your projects organized. The agent can list your folders and help you manage assets across different campaigns. **Can it find similar photos?** Yes, you can provide an asset ID and the agent will find visually similar images. This is helpful for maintaining a consistent look and feel across a large project. **Can my agent search only for commercially safe images in Getty?** Yes. Use the 'search_creative' tool. It pre-filters results for commercial, advertising, and marketing use, ensuring the assets you discover are commercially safe natively. **How do I download an image through the agent?** Use the 'download_image' tool. Provide the Asset ID. Note that this requires an active subscription and will consume your corporate quota. The agent will return a secure download URL synchronously. **Can I find images similar to one I already liked through the agent?** Absolutely. Use the 'get_similar' tool. Provide the ID of your source image, and the agent will analyze its visual properties to find related compositions and aesthetic patterns within Getty's library.