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

Name: Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "immich-google-photos-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Immich (Google Photos Alternative) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Immich (Google Photos Alternative) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 26 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor

When Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Immich (Google Photos Alternative)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Immich (Google Photos Alternative), help me...". 26 tools available

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

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + Cursor Use Cases

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

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

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

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + Cursor FAQ

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

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.

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