How to Use the Unsplash Extended MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: Can I manage my own collections with Unsplash Extended and OpenAI Agents SDK?

Yep. You can use createcollection, updatecollection, or deletecollection to handle your private groups. The agent handles the required user authentication for those actions.

Q: What happens when I need photo stats using Unsplash Extended and OpenAI Agents SDK?

The MCP Server uses getphotostatistics to pull metrics on a specific image ID. This gives you data points like how many times it's been viewed or downloaded.

Q: Does the OpenAI Agents SDK support Unsplash Extended for listing assets?

Absolutely. You can list all public collections using listcollections or get a user's personal groups with listusercollections. It’s built right into the MCP Server toolset.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Unsplash Extended to OpenAI Agents SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage photo assets and collections.

Use `list_collections` or `search_collections` to pull all public collections, or narrow your search using keywords. You'll then use `create_collection` to build a new grouping for your project.

Track user activity and statistics.

The agent fetches detailed data points using `get_user_statistics`, giving you download counts and view totals. You can also track specific interactions by calling `track_photo_download` for attribution purposes.

Search across media, topics, and users.

Need a picture? The MCP Server lets your AI client search photos using `search_photos` or find content related to specific subjects via `get_topic_photos`. You can also look up user profiles with `search_users`.

Setup guide

Set up Unsplash Extended MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Unsplash Extended tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Unsplash Extended tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Unsplash Extended tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Unsplash Extended Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Unsplash Extended tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Unsplash Extended MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Just tell your agent what you need. It runs a query against the MCP Server using `search_photos` or `get_topic_photos`. The results are passed back as structured data.

Yep. You can use `create_collection`, `update_collection`, or `delete_collection` to handle your private groups. The agent handles the required user authentication for those actions.

The MCP Server uses `get_photo_statistics` to pull metrics on a specific image ID. This gives you data points like how many times it's been viewed or downloaded.

Absolutely. You can list all public collections using `list_collections` or get a user's personal groups with `list_user_collections`. It’s built right into the MCP Server toolset.

This server touches authenticated user profile data, specifically accessed via `get_me` and `update_me`. The agent ensures these actions adhere to the guardrails.

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