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Connect Cloudinary to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your entire media library through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Cloudinary.

  1. 01

    List upload presets

    This capability lists all your configured upload presets. Use it to verify how your assets are being ingested.

  2. 02

    Delete media resource

    This capability permanently removes a media resource from your Cloudinary cloud. It is the fastest way to clean up unwanted files via chat.

  3. 03

    List media resources

    This capability retrieves a list of all images and videos in your cloud. It helps you get an immediate overview of your library.

  4. 04

    List media tags

    This capability pulls all tags currently used in your media library. Use it to check your organizational structure.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Cloudinary.

  1. 05

    Get cloudinary usage report

    This capability fetches your core usage and quota data. It provides specific numbers for storage, bandwidth, and transformations.

  2. 06

    Get media resource details

    This capability gets deep metadata for a specific asset. Use it to check formats, sizes, or secure URLs.

  3. 07

    List media transformations

    This capability lists all your named and dynamic transformations. It is useful for auditing how your images are being processed.

  4. 08

    Search media library

    This capability searches your library using complex expressions. It finds specific assets instantly based on your criteria.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Asset Lookup

A marketer needs a specific high-resolution logo and asks the agent to find the secure URL.

02

Usage Audits

An ops engineer checks if the current month's bandwidth usage is approaching the plan limit.

03

Media Cleanup

A developer removes old test assets by naming them in the chat.

04

Transformation Verification

A developer checks the list of active transformations to ensure assets are being processed correctly.

Automate a task

Put Cloudinary to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Cloudinary works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Cloudinary to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

969ms average. Fast in production.

Cloudinary is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1243ms
Oct 12Today
Fastest day
847ms
Slowest day
1243ms
14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Cloudinary, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Cloudinary. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Cloudinary Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZRSREGbQLTnwmcuw9jzVUe0JoZAoAIAIqg1Tf4nY/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Cloudinary capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloudinary-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZRSREGbQLTnwmcuw9jzVUe0JoZAoAIAIqg1Tf4nY/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Cloudinary in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Cloudinary owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to interact with media assets without leaving their development or content environments.

  • 01

    Content Managers

    They use the agent to organize assets and monitor library health using natural language.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use it to audit transformations and verify delivery URLs without the dashboard.

  • 03

    Ops Teams

    They use the agent to check storage utilization and transformation quotas.

FAQ

Questions Cloudinary owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Cloudinary account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Cloudinary API credentials, including your API Key, API Secret, and Cloud Name.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, such as Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I delete files using this capability?

    Yes, you can use the delete_media_resource capability to permanently remove files from your Cloudinary cloud through your chat interface.

  • 04

    Does this MCP help with monitoring usage?

    Yes, the get_cloudinary_usage_report capability provides specific data on your storage, bandwidth, and transformation quotas.

  • 05

    Can I search for specific file types?

    Yes, you can use the search_media_library capability to find specific resources using search expressions.

  • 06

    Can I see my bandwidth usage for this month?

    Yes! Use the get_cloudinary_usage_report capability. The agent will return core usage statistics, including current bandwidth and storage utilization compared to your plan limits.

  • 07

    How do I find all images tagged with 'summer'?

    Use the search_media_library capability with an expression like tags:summer. Your agent will fetch all matching resources directly from your library.

  • 08

    Where do I find my Cloudinary API Secret and Cloud Name?

    Log in to your Cloudinary Console. You can find your Cloud Name, API Key, and API Secret on the Dashboard main page under 'Account Details'.

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