Pixabay API MCP Server
Search stock media — audit images and videos via AI.
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What is the Pixabay MCP Server?
The Pixabay MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Pixabay via 3 tools. Search stock media — audit images and videos via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Pixabay
Ask your AI agent "Search for high-quality images of 'sunset over mountains' using Pixabay." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 3 tools connected to real Pixabay data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Pixabay API MCP Server capabilities
3 toolsCheck if the Pixabay service is operational
Search for free high-quality images on Pixabay
Search for free high-quality videos on Pixabay
What the Pixabay API MCP Server unlocks
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire visual content and media auditing workflow with the Pixabay API, the authoritative source for high-quality, royalty-free stock media. By connecting Pixabay to your agent, you transform complex media searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for thousands of images and videos, audit tag distributions, and retrieve direct download links without you ever touching a stock photo portal. Whether you are building marketing collateral or conducting visual research, your agent acts as a real-time creative consultant, ensuring your media is always stunning and properly licensed.
What you can do
- Image Auditing — Search for thousands of high-resolution images by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including tags and user info.
- Video Oversight — Audit free video clips to understand the temporal distribution of visual content for your projects instantly.
- Media Discovery — Filter results by image type (e.g., photo, illustration, vector) or orientation to identify relevant assets for your layout.
- Visual Intelligence — Retrieve high-quality web previews and direct links to assist in deep-dive media classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your media research workflow is always operational.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Pixabay API Key
3. Start managing your media intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Content Creators & Designers — monitor media trends and retrieve high-quality visual metadata straight from your workflow.
- Marketing Managers — verify asset availability and audit creative patterns without manual searching.
- Web Developers — perform rapid audits of placeholder images and identify relevant media markers through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate media data querying to orchestrate cross-functional creative teams smoothly.
Frequently asked questions about the Pixabay API MCP Server
How do I find my Pixabay API Key?
Log in to your Pixabay account, and you will find your API Key in the 'Parameters' section of the API documentation page. Copy and paste it below.
Can I search for videos specifically?
Yes. Use the search_pixabay_videos tool to retrieve free video clips and their associated metadata from the Pixabay catalog.
Are illustrations and vectors included?
Yes. When using the search_pixabay_images tool, you can specify the image_type parameter as 'illustration' or 'vector' to filter your results.
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Give your AI agents the power of Pixabay MCP Server
Production-grade Pixabay API MCP Server. Verified, monitored, and maintained by Vinkius. Ready for your AI agents — connect and start using immediately.