Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 26 tools to Create Album, Create Person, Create Tag, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Image Video category — giving your AI agent 26 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="immich_google_photos_alternative_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) "
"using 26 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
Google ADK natively supports Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 26 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK
When Google ADK 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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Immich (Google Photos Alternative) into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Immich (Google Photos Alternative) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Immich (Google Photos Alternative) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Example Prompts for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkImmich (Google Photos Alternative) + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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