Unsplash MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Unsplash through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"unsplash": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Unsplash Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Unsplash " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Unsplash?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Unsplash MCP Server
Connect the Unsplash photography ecosystem to any AI agent and take full autonomous control over discovering, indexing, and retrieving high-resolution imagery and curated collections native to your chat interface.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Unsplash tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Intelligent Image Search — Query the global massive library using natural language to extract direct photo IDs, resolution properties, and immediate HD links
- Curated Collection Auditing — Dive into thematic human-curated folders grabbing entire bundles of contextual visuals natively via API
search_collections - Random Inspiration Hooks — Prompt the LLM to pluck out absolutely random high-res visuals based on subtle conceptual inputs finding the elusive perfect placeholder
- Photographer Telemetry — Isolate public artists retrieving entire portfolios tracking the
search_userscapabilities inherently within your workspace
The Unsplash MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Unsplash to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Unsplash MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from Unsplash via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Unsplash MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Unsplash through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Unsplash without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Unsplash tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Unsplash + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Unsplash MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Unsplash, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Unsplash as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Unsplash on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Unsplash tools alongside other MCP servers
Unsplash MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Unsplash to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_collection_details
Retrieves details for a specific photo collection
get_photo_details
Retrieves details for a specific Unsplash photo
get_photographer_photos
Lists photos uploaded by a specific Unsplash user
get_random_photo
Optionally provide a query to narrow the random selection. Retrieves a random high-resolution photo
list_collection_photos
Requires a collection ID. Lists all photos contained within a specific collection
list_editorial_topics
Lists curated editorial topics (Nature, Architecture, etc.)
list_latest_photos
Lists the most recently uploaded photos on Unsplash
search_collections
g. "Nature", "Industrial"). Search for curated photo collections by keyword
search_photographers
Search for Unsplash photographers by name or username
search_photos
Returns photo IDs, URLs, and photographer information. Note: Proper attribution is required. Search Unsplash for free high-resolution photos
Example Prompts for Unsplash in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Unsplash immediately.
"Search for 3 high resolution images containing 'cyberpunk city' aesthetics and provide their URLs natively in your response."
"Grab a random photo matching 'coffee desk concept' to help me prototype a blog layout."
"I need to see what's trending. Quickly gather the 10 most recently published latest photos off the main feed."
Troubleshooting Unsplash MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Unsplash to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpUnsplash + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Unsplash MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Unsplash to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.