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PhotoPrism MCP Server

Bring Media Management
to Windsurf

Name: PhotoPrism MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect PhotoPrism to Windsurf and start using 7 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Create Oauth TokenGet Oauth AuthorizeGet Oauth UserinfoGet Thumbnail UrlGet Video UrlRevoke Oauth TokenSearch Photos

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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_photos tool.
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_token and get_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_oauth_token

Create an OAuth2 token

get_oauth_authorize

Get OAuth2 Authorization

get_oauth_userinfo

Get OAuth2 UserInfo

get_thumbnail_url

Get a thumbnail image URL for a photo

get_video_url

Get a video streaming URL

revoke_oauth_token

Revoke an OAuth2 token

search_photos

Search for photos in PhotoPrism

Why Windsurf?

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple PhotoPrism tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

See it in action

PhotoPrism in Windsurf

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Why Vinkius

PhotoPrism and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect PhotoPrism to Windsurf 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.

4,000+MCP Servers ready

<40msCold start

60%Token savings

	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

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for PhotoPrism in Windsurf

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 Windsurf 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.

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Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
PhotoPrism for Windsurf

Every tool call from Windsurf to the PhotoPrism MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

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 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.