How to Use the Getty Images MCP in Claude

Q: Can I search for creative and editorial photos using Getty Images in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. Use searchcreative for commercial-safe images or searcheditorial for news and sports media right inside your Claude Desktop chat.

Q: How do I avoid wasting my download quota when using Getty Images with Claude Desktop?

Don't run downloadimage right away. Have your agent run searchimages or getimage first to view the metadata and low-resolution previews, then download only when you are sure.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support video search through the Getty Images MCP server?

Yes, it does. The server exposes searchvideos and getvideo, allowing Claude Desktop to find stock footage and return preview links directly in your conversation.

Q: Where do I add the configuration for this MCP server?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the app, the new tools will show up in your chat input helper.

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Search commercial assets directly in Claude Desktop

The `search_creative` tool lets you find commercial-ready photos without leaving your Claude Desktop chat. This MCP server lets your agent sift through millions of assets, read the metadata, and pull the exact visual style you need for your layouts. If you need to make sure you are not violating copyright, `search_editorial` lets Claude Desktop pull news and sports images for editorial use. You get real-time access to the Getty library without leaving your workspace.

Inspect and batch media metadata

The `get_image` tool pulls down image details, captions, and preview URLs to let your Claude Desktop agent build a list of options before you commit to a purchase. Pulling down a high-res file immediately is a great way to burn through your team's download quota. If you find an image that almost works but is not quite right, tell the agent to run `get_similar`. It queries the API for visually matching assets, helping you refine your layout choices during your chat.

Discover stock video and lightboxes

The `search_videos` tool lets you hunt down stock footage directly in your Claude Desktop conversation. Motion assets are just as easy to find, and `get_video` pulls the specific file specs and preview links into your chat. Your agent can also keep your projects organized by running `list_collections`. This lets Claude Desktop check your existing Getty lightboxes, making it easy to see which assets your team has already grouped together for this campaign.

Setup guide

Set up Getty Images MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Getty Images MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Getty Images MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under getty-images-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Getty Images MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes, you can. Use `search_creative` for commercial-safe images or `search_editorial` for news and sports media right inside your Claude Desktop chat.

Don't run `download_image` right away. Have your agent run `search_images` or `get_image` first to view the metadata and low-resolution previews, then download only when you are sure.

Yes, it does. The server exposes `search_videos` and `get_video`, allowing Claude Desktop to find stock footage and return preview links directly in your conversation.

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server under the `mcpServers` key. Once you restart the app, the new tools will show up in your chat input helper.

Your Getty Images API keys and search terms are handled locally on your machine via the stdio transport or inside Vinkius's secure sandbox. No media assets or private credential strings are stored on external servers.

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