How to Use the Getty Images MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I search Getty Images from the terminal using Claude Code?

Run a command referencing the searchimages tool. Claude Code will execute the query and display the asset list directly in your shell.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to query Getty Images editorial assets?

Yes, call searcheditorial with your search phrase. The tool will return the metadata for relevant news assets for use in your scripts.

Q: Does this MCP Server allow Claude Code to download Getty Images?

Yes, use downloadimage with the target asset ID. It saves the file to your current directory, making it ready for your automated build processes.

Q: How do I get video metadata for Getty Images in Claude Code?

Use the getvideo tool by passing the video ID. Claude Code will output the full details to your terminal for further processing.

Claude Code brings Getty Images into your CLI. Automate stock media discovery and retrieval in your terminal workflows.

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Headless search with Claude Code

Use `search_images` directly from your shell to find assets without a browser. Claude Code returns the output as structured data, perfect for piping into other scripts. This is ideal for automated builds. You can integrate it into your CI/CD pipeline to verify that your media assets are valid before production deployment.

Scripted media retrieval via Claude Code

Automate your asset gathering using `get_image` within your shell scripts. Claude Code interprets the output, allowing you to build logic around the returned asset metadata. It handles the heavy lifting of API interaction. You get the raw data you need, formatted for your specific terminal-based workflow.

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The `download_image` tool allows you to pull files directly into your server environment. It is built for non-interactive tasks where speed and precision matter. This MCP Server provides the exact hooks needed for headless operation. It keeps your terminal clean while you manage your media library programmatically.

Setup guide

Set up Getty Images MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see getty-images-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Getty Images transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Getty Images tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http getty-images-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Getty Images MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "getty-images-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Getty Images MCP in Claude Code

Run a command referencing the `search_images` tool. Claude Code will execute the query and display the asset list directly in your shell.

Yes, call `search_editorial` with your search phrase. The tool will return the metadata for relevant news assets for use in your scripts.

Yes, use `download_image` with the target asset ID. It saves the file to your current directory, making it ready for your automated build processes.

Use the `get_video` tool by passing the video ID. Claude Code will output the full details to your terminal for further processing.

The server runs in an isolated sandbox and discards all session state after each command. It only processes the asset IDs and URLs you explicitly request via CLI flags.

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