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Unsplash Extended MCP Server

Bring Stock Photography
to Windsurf

Learn how to connect Unsplash Extended to Windsurf and start using 28 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

MCP Inspector GDPR Free for Subscribers
Add Photo To CollectionCreate CollectionDelete CollectionGet CollectionGet Collection PhotosGet MeGet PhotoGet Photo StatisticsGet Random PhotoGet Related CollectionsGet TopicGet Topic PhotosGet UserGet User StatisticsLike PhotoList CollectionsList PhotosList TopicsList User CollectionsList User PhotosRemove Photo From CollectionSearch CollectionsSearch PhotosSearch UsersTrack Photo DownloadUnlike PhotoUpdate CollectionUpdate Me

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
VS CodeVS Code
JetBrainsJetBrains
VercelVercel
+ other MCP clients
Unsplash Extended

What is the 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.

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.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Unsplash Access Key (and optionally a Bearer Token for user-specific actions)
  3. Start searching and managing images from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Content Creators — find the perfect featured image for articles or social media posts without leaving the chat.
  • Designers — quickly pull high-resolution inspiration or placeholders directly into your workspace.
  • Developers — automate the retrieval of image metadata and statistics for application testing and content population.

Built-in capabilities (28)

add_photo_to_collection

Add a photo to a collection (requires user auth)

create_collection

Create a new collection (requires user auth)

delete_collection

Delete a collection (requires user auth)

get_collection

Get a single collection by ID

get_collection_photos

Get photos in a specific collection

get_me

Get the authenticated user profile

get_photo

Get a single photo by ID

get_photo_statistics

Get statistics for a specific photo

get_random_photo

Get one or more random photos

get_related_collections

List related collections for a given collection ID

get_topic

Get a single topic by ID or slug

get_topic_photos

Get photos for a specific topic

get_user

Get a user public profile

get_user_statistics

Get user download and view statistics

like_photo

Like a photo on behalf of the authenticated user

list_collections

List all public collections

list_photos

List photos from the editorial feed

list_topics

List all topics

list_user_collections

List collections created by a user

list_user_photos

List photos uploaded by a user

remove_photo_from_collection

Remove a photo from a collection (requires user auth)

search_collections

Search collections by keyword

search_photos

Search photos by keyword

search_users

Search users by keyword

track_photo_download

Track a photo download (Required for attribution)

unlike_photo

Remove a like from a photo on behalf of the authenticated user

update_collection

Update an existing collection (requires user auth)

update_me

Update the authenticated user profile

Why Windsurf?

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.

  • 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

See it in action

Unsplash Extended in Windsurf

AI AgentVinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

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

Teams that connect Unsplash Extended 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 catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Unsplash Extended in Windsurf

The Unsplash Extended 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 28 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.

Unsplash Extended
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 Unsplash Extended for Windsurf

Every tool call from Windsurf to the Unsplash Extended 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

01

Can I fetch a random photo based on a specific search term or topic?

Yes! Use the get_random_photo tool. You can provide a query (like 'nature') or topics IDs to filter the random selection to exactly what you need.

02

Is it possible to create and manage my own photo collections via the AI?

Absolutely. With a valid Bearer Token, you can use create_collection, add_photo_to_collection, and remove_photo_from_collection to curate your Unsplash assets directly through conversation.

03

How can I check the performance or popularity of a specific photo?

You can use the get_photo_statistics tool by providing the photo ID. It will return detailed metrics including total views and downloads.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

Server not connecting

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

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