How to Use the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP in LangChain

Q: Can LangChain automate my Immich (Google Photos Alternative) album sorting?

Yes. The agent uses listassets to identify photos and createalbum to group them based on your logic.

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Automated library organization for LangChain

Build agentic chains that trigger `list_assets` to scan your library and identify unorganized media. Your agent iterates through the file list to group content by date or metadata context. Feed the results into `create_album` to build structured collections dynamically. This creates a feedback loop where your agent maintains your library based on real-time data from your Immich server.

Programmatic asset management in LangChain

Use `upload_asset` to push new captures directly into your storage backend from external sources. The agent handles the file transfer and verification within your existing LangGraph pipelines. Verify success by calling `get_asset` to confirm the server processed the metadata correctly. It keeps your storage state synchronized without manual intervention.

User administration via LangChain

Manage access levels using `list_users` and `create_user` to provision accounts for family members. Your agent checks the current server configuration before modifying permissions. Execute `update_user` if you need to adjust account settings based on the agent's logic. This ensures your self-hosted setup remains secure and updated without leaving the terminal.

Setup guide

Set up Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP in LangChain

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
langchain-mcp-adapters + langgraph packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install langchain-mcp-adapters langgraph langchain-openai. The MCP adapters package converts MCP tools into native LangChain BaseTool objects.
2

Connect via HTTP transport
Use MultiServerMCPClient with "transport": "http" pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create a ReAct agent
Pass the discovered tools to create_react_agent() from LangGraph. The agent automatically routes Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool calls through the MCP protocol.
4

Run with any LLM
Swap ChatOpenAI for ChatAnthropic, ChatGoogleGenerativeAI, or any LangChain-compatible model. The MCP tools work identically across all providers.

agent.py

from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import MultiServerMCPClient
from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI

async with MultiServerMCPClient({
    "immich-google-photos-alternative-mcp": {
        "transport": "http",
        "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    }
}) as client:
    tools = client.get_tools()

    agent = create_react_agent(
        ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
        tools,
    )
    result = await agent.ainvoke({
        "messages": "List recent Immich (Google Photos Alternative) transactions"
    })
    print(result["messages"][-1].content)

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Common questions about Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP in LangChain

Install the MCP adapters and point your client to the Vinkius endpoint. You then fetch the tool list and inject them into your agent's execution environment.

Yes. The agent uses `list_assets` to identify photos and `create_album` to group them based on your logic.

Your photos remain on your local storage. The MCP server only relays the commands and metadata you authorize.

The server returns paginated data through the tool interface. You handle the stream in your chain logic.

The tool returns an error code from the API. You can catch this in your chain to retry or log the failure.

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