Unsplash Extended MCP Server for Vercel AI SDKGive Vercel AI SDK instant access to 28 tools to Add Photo To Collection, Create Collection, Delete Collection, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersThe Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Unsplash Extended through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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The Unsplash Extended MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK is a standout in the Design Creative category — giving your AI agent 28 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminiimport { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using Unsplash Extended, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About Unsplash Extended MCP Server
Connect your Unsplash developer account to any AI agent and integrate the world's most popular open image library into your creative workflows.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Unsplash Extended tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 28 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
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.
The Unsplash Extended MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 28 Unsplash Extended tools available for Vercel AI SDK
When Vercel AI SDK connects to Unsplash Extended through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning stock-photography, image-search, visual-assets, 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.
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
Connect Unsplash Extended to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Unsplash Extended into Vercel AI SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the script
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Unsplash Extended through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same Unsplash Extended integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Unsplash Extended tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Unsplash Extended + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Unsplash Extended in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Unsplash Extended tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Unsplash Extended capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Unsplash Extended through natural language queries
Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Unsplash Extended immediately.
"Search for 3 high-resolution photos of 'minimalist workspace' in landscape orientation."
"Get a random photo from the 'Architecture' topic."
"Show me the statistics for the user 'unsplash_photographer'."
Troubleshooting Unsplash Extended MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Unsplash Extended to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpUnsplash Extended + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
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