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Learn how to connect Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to Claude Code and start using 26 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server?
Connect your self-hosted Immich instance to any AI agent and take full control of your digital media library through natural conversation. Immich is the leading open-source alternative to Google Photos, and this MCP server allows you to interact with your assets, albums, and server settings seamlessly.
What you can do
- Asset Management — List, fetch, update, and delete photos or videos. You can even upload new media directly from your local environment.
- Album Organization — Create and manage albums to keep your memories organized without manual clicking.
- User & Person Administration — List and manage users, persons (faces), and tags to maintain a clean and searchable library.
- Server Monitoring — Instantly check your Immich server version and status to ensure everything is running smoothly.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Immich Instance URL and API Key
- Start managing your media library from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Self-Hosters — Manage your private cloud media library without leaving your workspace.
- Content Creators — Quickly find, update, or upload assets for projects using natural language.
- System Administrators — Monitor server health and manage user accounts across your Immich instance efficiently.
Built-in capabilities (26)
Create a new album
Create a new person record
Create a new tag
Create a new user
Delete an album
Delete an Immich asset
Delete a person record
Delete a tag
Delete a user
Get details for a specific album
Get details for a specific Immich asset
Get details for a specific person
Get Immich server version and status information
Get details for a specific tag
Get details for a specific user
List all albums in Immich
List all assets (photos/videos) in Immich
List all recognized persons in Immich
List all tags in Immich
List all users in Immich
Update an existing album
g., isFavorite). Update an existing Immich asset
Update an existing person (e.g., change name)
Update an existing tag
Update an existing user
Upload a new photo or video to Immich
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Immich (Google Photos Alternative) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 26 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Immich (Google Photos Alternative) data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Immich (Google Photos Alternative) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in Claude Code
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Immich (Google Photos Alternative) to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Immich (Google Photos Alternative) in Claude Code
The Immich (Google Photos Alternative) 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. All 26 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* 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
How Vinkius secures
Immich (Google Photos Alternative) for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Immich (Google Photos Alternative) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if my Immich server is online and see its version?
You can use the get_server_info tool. It will return the current version of the Immich server and its operational status.
Is it possible to upload a photo directly from my computer using this server?
Yes! Use the upload_asset tool by providing the absolute local file path. The AI will handle the multipart upload to your Immich instance.
Can I create a new album to organize my photos?
Absolutely. Use the create_album tool and provide a JSON payload with the albumName. You can also manage existing ones with list_albums and update_album.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" 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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