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

Name: Unsplash Extended
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Unsplash Extended through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-extended": {
      "url": "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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Unsplash Extended tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 28 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Unsplash Extended

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Unsplash Extended, help me...". 28 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server

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

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 28 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Unsplash Extended + Windsurf Use Cases

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

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Unsplash Extended and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Unsplash Extended tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Unsplash Extended and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Unsplash Extended data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in Windsurf

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

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

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Unsplash Extended + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.