# PlaceKitten MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > PlaceKitten lets you pull placeholder kitten images into your designs and code instantly. It handles various sizes and styles, like grayscale, so you can fill out UI mockups and prototypes without hunting for the right stock photos. It's a quick way to get visual content into your workspace while you're still figuring out the final layout. ## Overview - **Category:** design-creative - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_T2fHXwazDxXY4PpPcFYqtdej8pY7J1kx8MCBzbLG/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** placeholder-images, kittens, web-development, prototyping, design-tools ## Description PlaceKitten lets you grab high-quality kitten photos to fill empty spaces in your web and design projects. Instead of searching for images or using broken links, you can ask your agent to pull a specific size or style directly into your workflow. If you're building a UI and need a specific aspect ratio for a card or a header, this Connector handles that without any extra friction. It's great for maintaining a consistent look during the early stages of a project, especially when you need to see how images actually sit in a layout. You can find this and thousands of other tools in the Vinkius catalog to keep your development environment updated. Whether you're looking for standard color photos or grayscale options to fit a minimalist aesthetic, the tools here make it happen in one step. It takes the guesswork out of placeholder content so you can focus on the actual building. ## Tools ### get_grayscale_kitten Get a black and white kitten image for designs that require a minimalist or monochrome aesthetic. ### get_kitten Get a basic kitten image at a specific width and height to fill your layout. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Get a kitten image 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high. ``` **Response:** ``` I've generated a 400x300 kitten image for you: https://placekitten.com/400/300 ``` **Prompt:** ``` I need a grayscale kitten placeholder, 500x500 pixels. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is a 500x500 grayscale kitten image for your project: https://placekitten.com/g/500/500 ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me a kitten image that is 800x200 for a website banner. ``` **Response:** ``` I've fetched an 800x200 kitten image suitable for a banner: https://placekitten.com/800/200 ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull specific kitten images by width and height Request kitten images with exact pixel dimensions to fit your layout. ### Get black and white kitten placeholders Generate grayscale images for minimalist or monochrome design themes. ### Fill image slots in UI prototypes Populate empty image containers in your mockups without leaving your editor. ### Generate varied image sizes for responsive tests Fetch multiple sizes to check how your image containers behave on different screens. ### Create placeholder content for design mockups Quickly add visual content to wireframes and high-fidelity mockups. ## Use Cases ### Building a responsive photo gallery A developer asks the agent to fetch 5 kitten images in different sizes to see how the grid behaves on mobile and desktop. ### Creating a minimalist portfolio mockup A designer needs grayscale images to match a specific brand aesthetic and uses get_grayscale_kitten to fill the gallery slots. ### Filling a landing page hero section A prototyper wants a wide banner image and asks the agent for a kitten photo with specific banner dimensions. ### Testing image container constraints A QA engineer uses the tool to quickly grab images of various aspect ratios to verify that containers don't break. ## Benefits - Stop searching for stock photos by using get_kitten to grab images that fit your exact dimensions instantly. - Maintain a consistent minimalist look in your wireframes by requesting grayscale options with get_grayscale_kitten. - Speed up your prototyping process by having your agent fill empty image slots while you work in your code editor. - Test responsive layouts more accurately by requesting different image sizes for various screen breakpoints. - Keep your focus on the layout and structure instead of hunting for the right visual assets during the early design phase. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant image links for your designs without leaving your workspace. 1. Subscribe to the PlaceKitten MCP on Vinkius 2. Provide the 'public' key if your client asks for one 3. Ask your agent to fetch a kitten image with your desired dimensions ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is PlaceKitten and how does it help my design work?** PlaceKitten is an Connector that lets your AI agent grab placeholder kitten images for your projects. It helps you fill out mockups and UI layouts instantly so you can see how your design looks with real images instead of empty boxes. **Can I get kitten images in different sizes with PlaceKitten?** Yes, you can specify exact width and height dimensions. This is great for testing how your website handles different image aspect ratios or for fitting images into specific containers. **Does PlaceKitten offer any special styles like black and white?** Yes, it includes a tool for grayscale kitten images. This is perfect if you're working on a minimalist design and want your placeholders to match a specific color palette. **Do I need an API key to use PlaceKitten?** No, it's a public service. You just need to connect the Connector to your AI client and you're ready to go. If it asks for a key, you can usually just enter 'public'. **Is PlaceKitten good for frontend developers?** It's a great tool for developers. It allows you to quickly populate image tags while you're building your components, ensuring your layout remains consistent during the development phase. **How do I get PlaceKitten into my AI client?** You can find PlaceKitten in the Vinkius catalog. Once you subscribe, you can connect it to any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor to start generating images. **How do I get a kitten image with specific dimensions?** Use the `get_kitten` tool and provide the desired `width` and `height` in pixels. The agent will return a URL to a kitten image matching those exact dimensions. **Can I generate black and white kitten images for my design?** Yes! Use the `get_grayscale_kitten` tool. It works just like the standard tool but applies a grayscale filter to the image, perfect for minimalist or wireframe designs. **Is an API key required to use PlaceKitten?** No, PlaceKitten is a free public service. You don't need to create an account or generate a token. Simply connect the server and start using it.