Unsplash Extended MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 28 tools to Add Photo To Collection, Create Collection, Delete Collection, and more
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Unsplash Extended through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK
The Unsplash Extended MCP Server for OpenAI Agents 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
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Unsplash Extended Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Unsplash Extended. "
"You have access to 28 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Unsplash Extended"
)
print(result.final_output)
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.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 28 tools from Unsplash Extended through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Unsplash Extended, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
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 OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
When OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Unsplash Extended into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install the SDK
pip install openai-agents in your Python environmentReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comRun the script
python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Unsplash Extended through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Unsplash Extended + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Unsplash Extended, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Unsplash Extended, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Unsplash Extended tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Unsplash Extended to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Unsplash Extended to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Unsplash Extended + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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