Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the PhotoPrism MCP Server?
Connect your self-hosted PhotoPrism instance to any AI agent to interact with your personal media collection through natural language.
What you can do
- Advanced Search — Query your library using keywords, colors, or dates with the
search_photostool. - Visual Previews — Generate direct URLs for thumbnails in various sizes using
get_thumbnail_url. - Video Streaming — Access streaming links for your stored videos with
get_video_url. - OAuth Management — Handle authentication tokens and user information securely with
create_oauth_tokenandget_oauth_userinfo.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your PhotoPrism URL and API Token
- Start searching and viewing your media from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Photography Enthusiasts — Quickly find specific shots without manual scrolling through thousands of files
- Self-Hosters — Integrate your private cloud with your favorite AI tools for a seamless media experience
- Content Creators — Retrieve assets from your library directly within your coding or writing workflow
Built-in capabilities (7)
Create an OAuth2 token
Get OAuth2 Authorization
Get OAuth2 UserInfo
Get a thumbnail image URL for a photo
Get a video streaming URL
Revoke an OAuth2 token
Search for photos in PhotoPrism
Why Mastra AI?
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and PhotoPrism tool infrastructure. Connect 7 tools through 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.
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Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add PhotoPrism without touching business code
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Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
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TypeScript-native: full type inference for every PhotoPrism tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
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One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
PhotoPrism in Mastra AI
PhotoPrism and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect PhotoPrism to Mastra AI 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 PhotoPrism in Mastra AI
The PhotoPrism 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 7 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Mastra AI 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
PhotoPrism for Mastra AI
Every tool call from Mastra AI to the PhotoPrism MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search for photos by specific filters like color or camera model?
Yes! Use the search_photos tool with the q parameter. You can use filters like 'color:blue' or 'camera:iPhone' just as you would in the PhotoPrism web interface.
What thumbnail sizes are available for my photos?
The get_thumbnail_url tool supports several standard sizes: tile_50, tile_500, fit_720, fit_1280, and fit_1920.
Does this integration support video playback?
Yes. The get_video_url tool constructs a streaming URL for a specific file hash, allowing you to view your videos directly from the provided link.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
Create an 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?
Yes. Pass multiple MCP clients to the agent constructor. Mastra merges all tool schemas and the agent can call any tool from any server.
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
Yes. Mastra has a built-in workflow engine that lets you chain MCP tool calls with branching logic, error handling, and parallel execution.
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Install: npm install @mastra/mcp
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