Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 26 tools to Create Album, Create Person, Create Tag, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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The Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Image Video category — giving your AI agent 26 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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claude mcp add immich-google-photos-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server
Connect your self-hosted Immich instance to any AI agent and take full control of your digital media library through natural conversation. Immich is the leading open-source alternative to Google Photos, and this MCP server allows you to interact with your assets, albums, and server settings seamlessly.
Claude Code registers Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 26 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Immich (Google Photos Alternative) data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Asset Management — List, fetch, update, and delete photos or videos. You can even upload new media directly from your local environment.
- Album Organization — Create and manage albums to keep your memories organized without manual clicking.
- User & Person Administration — List and manage users, persons (faces), and tags to maintain a clean and searchable library.
- Server Monitoring — Instantly check your Immich server version and status to ensure everything is running smoothly.
The Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server exposes 26 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 26 Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning self-hosted, photo-management, media-library, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new album
Create person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new person record
Create tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new tag
Create user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Create a new user
Delete album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete an album
Delete asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete an Immich asset
Delete person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a person record
Delete tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a tag
Delete user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Delete a user
Get album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific album
Get asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific Immich asset
Get person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific person
Get server info on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get Immich server version and status information
Get tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific tag
Get user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Get details for a specific user
List albums on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all albums in Immich
List assets on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all assets (photos/videos) in Immich
List persons on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all recognized persons in Immich
List tags on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all tags in Immich
List users on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
List all users in Immich
Update album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing album
Update asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
g., isFavorite). Update an existing Immich asset
Update person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing person (e.g., change name)
Update tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing tag
Update user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Update an existing user
Upload asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Upload a new photo or video to Immich
Connect Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Immich (Google Photos Alternative) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Why Use Claude Code with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Immich (Google Photos Alternative) nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Immich (Google Photos Alternative) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Immich (Google Photos Alternative) status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) immediately.
"List all my photos in Immich."
"Create a new album called 'Summer Vacation 2024'."
"Get the details for asset 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000."
Troubleshooting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Explore More MCP Servers
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