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Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 26 tools to Create Album, Create Person, Create Tag, and more

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Immich (Google Photos Alternative) Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in Immich (Google Photos Alternative) "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 26 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
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Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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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.

When paired with CrewAI, Immich (Google Photos Alternative) becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI

When CrewAI 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

Create album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Create a new album

create

Create person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Create a new person record

create

Create tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Create a new tag

create

Create user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Create a new user

delete

Delete album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Delete an album

delete

Delete asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Delete an Immich asset

delete

Delete person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Delete a person record

delete

Delete tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Delete a tag

delete

Delete user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Delete a user

get

Get album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get details for a specific album

get

Get asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get details for a specific Immich asset

get

Get person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get details for a specific person

get

Get server info on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get Immich server version and status information

get

Get tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get details for a specific tag

get

Get user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Get details for a specific user

list

List albums on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

List all albums in Immich

list

List assets on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

List all assets (photos/videos) in Immich

list

List persons on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

List all recognized persons in Immich

list

List tags on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

List all tags in Immich

list

List users on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

List all users in Immich

update

Update album on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Update an existing album

update

Update asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

g., isFavorite). Update an existing Immich asset

update

Update person on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Update an existing person (e.g., change name)

update

Update tag on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Update an existing tag

update

Update user on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Update an existing user

upload

Upload asset on Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Upload a new photo or video to Immich

Connect Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Immich (Google Photos Alternative) into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai
02

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
03

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case
04

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 26 tools from Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Why Use CrewAI with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

02

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

03

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

04

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Immich (Google Photos Alternative) for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

02

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Immich (Google Photos Alternative), analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

03

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

04

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Immich (Google Photos Alternative) against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Example Prompts for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) immediately.

01

"List all my photos in Immich."

02

"Create a new album called 'Summer Vacation 2024'."

03

"Get the details for asset 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000."

Troubleshooting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to CrewAI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.
02

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".
03

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.
04

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with CrewAI.

01

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.
02

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.
03

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.
04

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.
05

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.

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