Unsplash Extended MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 28 tools to Add Photo To Collection, Create Collection, Delete Collection, and more

Name: Unsplash Extended
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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Unsplash Extended as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add unsplash-extended --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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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.

Claude Code registers Unsplash Extended as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 28 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Unsplash Extended data drives decisions without human intervention.

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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code

When Claude Code 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

Add photo to collection on Unsplash Extended

Add a photo to a collection (requires user auth)

create

Create collection on Unsplash Extended

Create a new collection (requires user auth)

delete

Delete collection on Unsplash Extended

Delete a collection (requires user auth)

get

Get collection on Unsplash Extended

Get a single collection by ID

get

Get collection photos on Unsplash Extended

Get photos in a specific collection

get

Get me on Unsplash Extended

Get the authenticated user profile

get

Get photo on Unsplash Extended

Get a single photo by ID

get

Get photo statistics on Unsplash Extended

Get statistics for a specific photo

get

Get random photo on Unsplash Extended

Get one or more random photos

get

Get related collections on Unsplash Extended

List related collections for a given collection ID

get

Get topic on Unsplash Extended

Get a single topic by ID or slug

get

Get topic photos on Unsplash Extended

Get photos for a specific topic

get

Get user on Unsplash Extended

Get a user public profile

get

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

List collections on Unsplash Extended

List all public collections

list

List photos on Unsplash Extended

List photos from the editorial feed

list

List topics on Unsplash Extended

List all topics

list

List user collections on Unsplash Extended

List collections created by a user

list

List user photos on Unsplash Extended

List photos uploaded by a user

remove

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

Track photo download on Unsplash Extended

Track a photo download (Required for attribution)

unlike

Unlike photo on Unsplash Extended

Remove a like from a photo on behalf of the authenticated user

update

Update collection on Unsplash Extended

Update an existing collection (requires user auth)

update

Update me on Unsplash Extended

Update the authenticated user profile

Connect Unsplash Extended to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Unsplash Extended into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Unsplash Extended

Ask Claude: "Using Unsplash Extended, show me...". 28 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Unsplash Extended through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Unsplash Extended tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Unsplash Extended + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Unsplash Extended tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Unsplash Extended nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Unsplash Extended outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Unsplash Extended status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Unsplash Extended to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Unsplash Extended + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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