Unsplash Extended MCP Server with 28 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess millions of high-resolution images — search photos, manage collections, and track download statistics directly from any AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Unsplash Extended through a governed connection. 28 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Unsplash MCP Server?
The Unsplash MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Unsplash via 28 tools. Access millions of high-resolution images — search photos, manage collections, and track download statistics directly from any AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (28)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Unsplash
Ask your AI agent "Search for 3 high-resolution photos of 'minimalist workspace' in landscape orientation." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 28 tools connected to real Unsplash 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 Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Unsplash Extended App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
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Use all 28 Unsplash Extended tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Unsplash Extended through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Add photo to collection on Unsplash Extended
Add a photo to a collection (requires user auth)
Create collection on Unsplash Extended
Create a new collection (requires user auth)
Delete collection on Unsplash Extended
Delete a collection (requires user auth)
Get collection on Unsplash Extended
Get a single collection by ID
Get collection photos on Unsplash Extended
Get photos in a specific collection
Get me on Unsplash Extended
Get the authenticated user profile
Get photo on Unsplash Extended
Get a single photo by ID
Get photo statistics on Unsplash Extended
Get statistics for a specific photo
Get random photo on Unsplash Extended
Get one or more random photos
Get related collections on Unsplash Extended
List related collections for a given collection ID
Get topic on Unsplash Extended
Get a single topic by ID or slug
Get topic photos on Unsplash Extended
Get photos for a specific topic
Get user on Unsplash Extended
Get a user public profile
Get user statistics on Unsplash Extended
Get user download and view statistics
Like photo on Unsplash Extended
Like a photo on behalf of the authenticated user
List collections on Unsplash Extended
List all public collections
List photos on Unsplash Extended
List photos from the editorial feed
List topics on Unsplash Extended
List all topics
List user collections on Unsplash Extended
List collections created by a user
List user photos on Unsplash Extended
List photos uploaded by a user
Remove photo from collection on Unsplash Extended
Remove a photo from a collection (requires user auth)
Search collections on Unsplash Extended
Search collections by keyword
Search photos on Unsplash Extended
Search photos by keyword
Search users on Unsplash Extended
Search users by keyword
Track photo download on Unsplash Extended
Track a photo download (Required for attribution)
Unlike photo on Unsplash Extended
Remove a like from a photo on behalf of the authenticated user
Update collection on Unsplash Extended
Update an existing collection (requires user auth)
Update me on Unsplash Extended
Update the authenticated user profile
What the Unsplash Extended MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Unsplash developer account to any AI agent and integrate the world's most popular open image library into your creative workflows.
What you can do
- Photo Discovery — Search for specific imagery, list editorial feeds, or fetch random photos filtered by orientation, topics, or collections.
- Collection Management — Create, update, and organize photo collections. Add or remove images to curate your visual assets.
- User Insights — Retrieve public profiles, list user-specific uploads, and analyze engagement through detailed statistics.
- Engagement — Like or unlike photos and track downloads to comply with Unsplash API guidelines.
- Topic Exploration — Browse curated topics and fetch high-quality photos categorized by the Unsplash editorial team.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Unsplash Access Key (and optionally a Bearer Token for user-specific actions)
3. Start searching and managing images from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Content Creators — find the perfect featured image for articles or social media posts without leaving the chat.
- Designers — quickly pull high-resolution inspiration or placeholders directly into your workspace.
- Developers — automate the retrieval of image metadata and statistics for application testing and content population.
Frequently asked questions about the Unsplash Extended MCP Server
Can I fetch a random photo based on a specific search term or topic?
Yes! Use the get_random_photo tool. You can provide a query (like 'nature') or topics IDs to filter the random selection to exactly what you need.
Is it possible to create and manage my own photo collections via the AI?
Absolutely. With a valid Bearer Token, you can use create_collection, add_photo_to_collection, and remove_photo_from_collection to curate your Unsplash assets directly through conversation.
How can I check the performance or popularity of a specific photo?
You can use the get_photo_statistics tool by providing the photo ID. It will return detailed metrics including total views and downloads.
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Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Unsplash Extended to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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