How to Use the Getty Images MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor automatically download high-res files using Getty Images?

Only if you let it. The downloadimage tool will fetch the high-resolution file, but you should instruct Cursor to stick to getimage for preview metadata during development to save your quota.

Q: How do I search for commercial-safe photos with Getty Images in Cursor?

Have the Cursor agent call searchcreative. This returns assets cleared for commercial use, preventing licensing issues in your code layouts.

Q: Can I manage my lightbox collections with Getty Images inside Cursor?

Yes. The listcollections tool lets the Cursor agent read your existing lightboxes, allowing you to pull curated assets straight into your active workspace.

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

Add it to your .cursor/mcp.json file in the project root. Once saved, the agent can immediately access the Getty tools during chat or inline edits.

Generate code with real Getty Images assets and metadata directly inside Cursor agent mode.

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Build UI layouts with real Getty Images in Cursor

The `search_images` tool lets you pull real image URLs and metadata directly into your Cursor layouts. Stop coding with ugly gray placeholder boxes when running Cursor in agent mode. Your agent can write your React or HTML components and populate them with actual preview URLs from `get_image` on the fly. This MCP server lets you see how the layout handles real aspect ratios and resolutions before you write a single CSS rule.

Automate asset matching in your codebase

The `get_similar` tool queries the API based on an existing asset ID to find matching visuals for your Cursor project. If you are building a media-heavy page and need matching visuals, the agent can use this tool to find assets that match your current design. For bulk operations, the agent can call `get_images_batch` to grab metadata for an entire array of assets at once. This keeps your Cursor agent from making dozens of individual API calls, saving you time when generating mockups.

Safeguard your creative licensing budget

The `search_creative` tool lets you fetch free metadata previews during development to safeguard your licensing budget. High-resolution downloads cost real money, so you should avoid letting the agent call `download_image` automatically. This setup ensures your code uses legally cleared commercial assets without accidentally triggering expensive downloads. When you are ready for production, the agent can generate the exact download links you need.

Setup guide

Set up Getty Images MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Getty Images MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Getty Images transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Getty Images tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

Only if you let it. The `download_image` tool will fetch the high-resolution file, but you should instruct Cursor to stick to `get_image` for preview metadata during development to save your quota.

Have the Cursor agent call `search_creative`. This returns assets cleared for commercial use, preventing licensing issues in your code layouts.

Yes. The `list_collections` tool lets the Cursor agent read your existing lightboxes, allowing you to pull curated assets straight into your active workspace.

Add it to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file in the project root. Once saved, the agent can immediately access the Getty tools during chat or inline edits.

Your API secret keys, session tokens, and asset IDs remain strictly inside your local configuration or the Vinkius MCP runtime. Cursor only passes the specific IDs and queries required to fetch the metadata.

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