# Lorem Picsum MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Lorem Picsum lets your AI agent generate and manage placeholder images instantly. You can fetch random photos with specific dimensions, grab metadata for author credits, and pull consistent images for UI testing without ever leaving your code editor. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BpGvsd3F7ZiU2FdSC6HlwGpJk3sdjmn8ZITZjym3/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** placeholder-images, stock-photos, ui-design, mockups, image-api ## Description Imagine you're building a new dashboard and need to fill it with realistic content so you can see how the layout actually feels. Usually, you'd have to go to a stock photo site, download a few files, and then manually link them into your code. It's a tedious back-and-forth that breaks your flow and makes it hard to see the actual progress of your project. With this Connector, your agent handles the heavy lifting. You just tell it what kind of image you need, like a blurred landscape or a grayscale portrait in a specific size, and it gives you a ready-to-use URL. It's built for the moments when you need to see the final product without the distraction of hunting for assets. Whether you're just trying to see if a card component looks right or you need to pull specific author details for a gallery, this tool bridges that gap. It's one of the many ways you can expand your capabilities through the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to turn your AI into a design partner that understands visual assets. You get to keep your hands on the keyboard and your eyes on the layout while the agent handles the fetching and filtering. You get to focus on the logic and the design while the technical details of asset retrieval happen in the background. This means you can iterate faster, test more variations, and move from a blank screen to a populated mockup in a fraction of the time. ## Tools ### get_random_image_url Get a random image URL with custom dimensions and filters. This is perfect for quickly filling UI mockups. ### get_seed_image_url Get a static random image URL based on a seed string. This ensures the same image appears every time you refresh. ### get_specific_image_url Fetch a specific image URL by its ID with custom dimensions. Use this to keep your layout consistent. ### list_images Retrieve a paginated list of available images. This lets you browse the library to find the right content. ### get_seed_info Get metadata for a specific image seed. This helps you see the details behind a consistent image. ### get_image_info Get metadata for a specific image ID. Use this to find author names and format details. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Generate a random 800x600 image URL with a blur effect of 5. ``` **Response:** ``` I've generated the URL for you. You can use this 800x600 blurred image: https://picsum.photos/800/600?blur=5 ``` **Prompt:** ``` List 5 images from Lorem Picsum and show their authors. ``` **Response:** ``` I've fetched 5 images for you. Notable ones include Image ID 0 by Alejandro Escamilla and Image ID 1 by Alejandro Escamilla. Would you like the metadata for a specific one? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the details for image ID 237. ``` **Response:** ``` Image ID 237 was captured by André Spieker. Its original dimensions are 3500x2095. You can view it here: https://picsum.photos/id/237/3500/2095 ``` ## Capabilities ### Generate custom placeholder URLs Request images with specific dimensions, filters, and file formats on the fly. ### Browse available photo galleries Retrieve a paginated list of available images to see what's in the library. ### Fetch specific images by ID Pull a specific image URL using a unique ID to keep your UI consistent. ### Retrieve author and image metadata Get details like author names and original dimensions for any photo. ### Create consistent images using seeds Use a seed string to ensure the same image appears every time you refresh the page. ### Apply visual filters Add effects like Gaussian blur or grayscale directly to your generated URLs. ## Use Cases ### Building a gallery mockup A developer asks the agent to find 5 different images with author info to populate a portfolio layout quickly. ### Testing blur effects A designer wants to see how a blurred background looks and asks for a random 1920x1080 image with a blur of 10. ### Consistent UI testing A QA engineer uses a seed string to ensure the same image appears every time the page reloads during testing. ### Rapid prototyping A content manager asks for a grayscale placeholder for a news card to quickly wireframe a homepage. ## Benefits - Stop hunting for stock photos by generating custom placeholder URLs instantly with get_random_image_url. - Maintain design consistency across different environments by using get_seed_image_url for predictable results. - Save time on attribution by pulling author credits and image details automatically via get_image_info. - Build responsive layouts faster by requesting specific dimensions and filters like blur or grayscale. - Explore the full library of available assets quickly using list_images to find the right vibe. - Speed up UI testing by fetching specific images by ID with get_specific_image_url to ensure your layout doesn't shift. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get production-ready placeholder images in your code instantly. 1. Connect the Lorem Picsum MCP to your AI client via Vinkius. 2. Describe the image you need, including size, filters, or a specific ID. 3. Get a direct URL to a high-quality placeholder image for your project. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Lorem Picsum MCP for?** It helps you get placeholder images for your websites or apps instantly. You can ask your agent to find images with specific sizes or styles so you can build your layout without searching for photos manually. **Can I use Lorem Picsum to get specific image sizes?** Yes, the Connector lets your agent request images in any dimension you need. This is great for making sure your UI components look right on different screen sizes. **How do I get consistent images for my UI tests?** You can use a seed string with this Connector. This tells the agent to grab the same image every time, which is perfect for testing layouts that shouldn't change on every refresh. **Does Lorem Picsum provide image metadata?** It does. You can ask your agent to pull information like the author's name or the original dimensions for any photo in the library. **Is there a cost to using the Lorem Picsum MCP?** No, because it uses a public API, you can start generating and fetching images immediately without needing an API key or a paid subscription. **Can I apply filters like blur or grayscale?** Absolutely. You can tell your agent to apply these effects directly when it fetches a placeholder, letting you test different visual styles on the fly. **How can I get a blurred or grayscale version of a random image?** You can use the `get_random_image_url` tool and set the `blur` parameter (1-10) or the `grayscale` boolean to true. The agent will construct the correct URL for you. **Is it possible to always get the same image for a specific UI element?** Yes! Use the `get_seed_image_url` tool with a unique `seed` string. This ensures that the same image is returned every time you use that specific seed. **Can I find out who the author of a specific image is?** Absolutely. Use the `get_image_info` tool with the image ID. It will return the author's name, the original dimensions, and the source URL.