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Connect GIPHY 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. Bring millions of animated GIFs and stickers to your AI agent.

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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 · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through GIPHY.

  1. 01

    Random gif

    This capability pulls a single random GIF for you. You can narrow it down by using specific tags or rating filters.

  2. 02

    Search tags

    Use this to find specific GIF tags. It's great for getting autocomplete suggestions or finding relevant keywords.

  3. 03

    Translate to gif

    This capability converts your text directly into a relevant GIF. It's more precise than a standard keyword search.

  4. 04

    Trending gifs

    Get the most popular GIFs currently circulating. This is the fastest way to find viral content.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through GIPHY.

  1. 05

    Trending searches

    This capability retrieves the search terms that are currently trending on GIPHY.

  2. 06

    Trending stickers

    Access the latest trending animated stickers through your AI client.

  3. 07

    List gif categories

    This capability provides a list of all available GIF categories to help you browse.

  4. 08

    Get gif by ID

    Retrieve a specific GIF if you already have its unique ID.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through GIPHY.

  1. 09

    Get gifs by ids

    Fetch multiple specific GIFs at once using a list of IDs.

  2. 10

    Search gifs

    Search the library for GIFs using keywords. You can apply pagination and rating filters to get up to 50 results.

  3. 11

    Search stickers

    Find animated stickers using keyword searches. It functions similarly to the GIF search but returns sticker-format content.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Chat Reactions

Ask your agent to find a funny GIF to respond to a message in a conversation.

02

Content Inspiration

Use the random GIF capability to spark new ideas or entertainment.

03

Trend Analysis

Check trending searches to see what visual themes are currently popular.

04

Messaging Assets

Retrieve animated stickers to use in digital messaging apps.

Automate a task

Put GIPHY 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

GIPHY 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 GIPHY 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

1011ms average. Fast in production.

GIPHY is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1239ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
750ms
Slowest day
1239ms
14-day trend
Improving-20%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 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 GIPHY, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

GIPHY Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 — GIPHY capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "giphy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GIPHY owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who wants to add visual flair to their text-based interactions.

  • 01

    Social Media Managers

    They hand off the task of finding trending visual content to their AI agent.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    They use the AI to quickly find stickers and GIFs for digital projects.

  • 03

    Developers

    They use the capability to test media integration or find assets for apps.

FAQ

Questions GIPHY owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need a GIPHY account?

    You will need a GIPHY API key, which you can get for free from the GIPHY developers portal.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I search for stickers too?

    Yes, there is a specific capability to search for animated stickers.

  • 04

    How many results can I get at once?

    The search capability can return up to 50 results per request.

  • 05

    Is there a way to get random content?

    Yes, you can use the random_gif capability to get a single random GIF, with optional filters for tags or ratings.

  • 06

    How do I get a GIPHY API Key?

    Visit GIPHY Developers, create a free account, create an app, and copy your API key. Takes less than 2 minutes.

  • 07

    What's the difference between search and translate?

    search_gifs returns multiple results matching your query. translate_to_gif returns a single, most relevant GIF for a word or phrase. like a smart translation.

  • 08

    Can I filter content by age rating?

    Yes! All search and trending capabilities support rating filters: g (general), pg (parental guidance), pg-13, and r (restricted).

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