Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 26 tools to Create Album, Create Person, Create Tag, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersLlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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The Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server for LlamaIndex 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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Geminiimport asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Immich (Google Photos Alternative). "
"You have 26 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Immich (Google Photos Alternative)?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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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.
LlamaIndex agents combine Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 26 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
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 LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
When LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Immich (Google Photos Alternative) into LlamaIndex. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Immich (Google Photos Alternative) through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Immich (Google Photos Alternative), a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Immich (Google Photos Alternative) real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Immich (Google Photos Alternative) for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Immich (Google Photos Alternative) queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Example Prompts for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to LlamaIndex through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpImmich (Google Photos Alternative) + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
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