How do I get this MCP working?

You subscribe through Vinkius and then provide your Flickr API key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in any MCP-compatible client.

Where do I find a Flickr API key?

You can obtain a key by visiting the developer services section at flickr.com.

Can my agent see private photos?

No, this MCP only accesses public photos within the Flickr ecosystem.

What kind of information can the agent get from a photo?

The agent can retrieve titles, descriptions, owner information, upload dates, and other metadata.

Which AI clients can use this?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I search for photos taken in a specific city?

Yes! Use the search_flickr_photos capability and include the city name in your text query. For more precision, you can also ask for specific tags related to that city.

Does this integration provide the direct image URL?

Yes. The search results include a direct link (url_m) to the medium-sized version of the photo, which can be viewed in any web browser or reference in documents.

Can I see the technical metadata like camera settings?

The get_flickr_photo_info capability retrieves titles, descriptions, and owner metadata. For exhaustive technical EXIF data, Flickr requires specific additional permissions not included in the standard discovery toolset.

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Connect Flickr Photo Discovery 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. Give your AI agent access to millions of public photos.

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

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.

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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Flickr.

01
Get recent flickr photos
This capability pulls the most recent public photos uploaded to Flickr. Use it to see what the global photography community is sharing right now.
02
Search flickr photos
This capability searches the Flickr database for public images based on your text, tags, or keywords. It is the primary way to find specific visual content.
03
Get flickr photo info
This capability retrieves detailed metadata for a specific photo. It provides access to titles, descriptions, owner details, and upload dates.

Real work

What teams actually run

Mood Board Sourcing

A designer asks the agent to find specific lighting styles or color palettes from recent Flickr uploads.

Trend Analysis

A researcher uses the agent to see how certain locations are being photographed by the community.

Reference Gathering

A blogger has their agent find specific imagery to match a written story.

Metadata Auditing

A user asks the agent to pull specific technical details from a photo ID for study.

Automate a task

Put Flickr 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

Flickr 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Flickr 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.

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903ms average. Fast in production.

Flickr is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1063ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 686ms
Slowest day: 1063ms
14-day trend: Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 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 Flickr, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Flickr Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Flickr capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flickr-photo-discovery-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Flickr in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Flickr owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to bridge the gap between text-based AI and visual data.

01
Content Creators
They use the agent to find high-quality reference images for blogs and social media.
02
Graphic Designers
They hand off the task of sourcing thematic photography for mood boards to their agent.
03
Visual Researchers
They use the agent to analyze photographic styles and visual trends.

FAQ

Questions Flickr owners ask.

01
How do I get this MCP working?
You subscribe through Vinkius and then provide your Flickr API key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in any MCP-compatible client.
02
Where do I find a Flickr API key?
You can obtain a key by visiting the developer services section at flickr.com.
03
Can my agent see private photos?
No, this MCP only accesses public photos within the Flickr ecosystem.
04
What kind of information can the agent get from a photo?
The agent can retrieve titles, descriptions, owner information, upload dates, and other metadata.
05
Which AI clients can use this?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
06
Can I search for photos taken in a specific city?
Yes! Use the search_flickr_photos capability and include the city name in your text query. For more precision, you can also ask for specific tags related to that city.
07
Does this integration provide the direct image URL?
Yes. The search results include a direct link (url_m) to the medium-sized version of the photo, which can be viewed in any web browser or reference in documents.
08
Can I see the technical metadata like camera settings?
The get_flickr_photo_info capability retrieves titles, descriptions, and owner metadata. For exhaustive technical EXIF data, Flickr requires specific additional permissions not included in the standard discovery toolset.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Get recent flickr photos

Search flickr photos

Get flickr photo info

What teams actually run

Mood Board Sourcing

Trend Analysis

Reference Gathering

Metadata Auditing

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

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Visual Researchers

How do I get this MCP working?

Where do I find a Flickr API key?

Can my agent see private photos?

What kind of information can the agent get from a photo?

Which AI clients can use this?

Can I search for photos taken in a specific city?

Does this integration provide the direct image URL?

Can I see the technical metadata like camera settings?

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