Unsplash Extended MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 28 tools to Add Photo To Collection, Create Collection, Delete Collection, and more

Name: Unsplash Extended
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LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Unsplash Extended as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.

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python

import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
    mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
    tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()

    agent = FunctionAgent(
        tools=tools,
        llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
        system_prompt=(
            "You are an assistant with access to Unsplash Extended. "
            "You have 28 tools available."
        ),
    )

    response = await agent.run(
        "What tools are available in Unsplash Extended?"
    )
    print(response)

asyncio.run(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.

LlamaIndex agents combine Unsplash Extended tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 28 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical 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.

The Unsplash Extended MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex

When LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex via MCP

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

Install dependencies

Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Run the agent

Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent discovers 28 tools from Unsplash Extended

Why Use LlamaIndex with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server

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

Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Unsplash Extended tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers

Query pipeline framework lets you chain Unsplash Extended tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline

Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Unsplash Extended, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results

Observability integrations show exactly what Unsplash Extended tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer

Unsplash Extended + LlamaIndex Use Cases

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

Hybrid search: combine Unsplash Extended real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive

Data enrichment: query Unsplash Extended to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses

Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Unsplash Extended for fresh data

Analytical workflows: chain Unsplash Extended queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports

Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in LlamaIndex

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex

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

BasicMCPClient not found

Install: pip install llama-index-tools-mcp

Unsplash Extended + LlamaIndex FAQ

Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with LlamaIndex.

How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?

Use the MCP client adapter to create a connection. LlamaIndex discovers all tools and wraps them as query engine tools compatible with any LlamaIndex agent.

Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?

Yes. LlamaIndex agents can query Unsplash Extended tools and vector store indexes in the same turn, combining real-time and embedded data for grounded responses.