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Connect Giphy Alternative (#1) 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 animated GIFs and stickers to your AI conversations.

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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 · 22 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 06

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 01

    Get content

    Access generalized content from the Giphy library.

  2. 02

    Translate gif

    Convert a text phrase into a relevant GIF using GIPHY's translation algorithm.

  3. 03

    Get categories

    List the available GIF categories.

  4. 04

    Get emoji variations

    Fetch emoji variations, including different skin tones.

Capability set02 / 06

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 05

    Get gif

    Get a single GIF using its unique ID.

  2. 06

    Random sticker

    Grab a random sticker from the collection.

  3. 07

    Trending gifs

    Get the most popular GIFs currently trending.

  4. 08

    Autocomplete

    Get autocomplete suggestions for your search terms.

Capability set03 / 06

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 09

    Get gifs by ids

    Retrieve specific GIFs using their unique IDs.

  2. 10

    Random gif

    Fetch a single random GIF from the library.

  3. 11

    Get random ID

    Generate a random ID for content discovery.

  4. 12

    Search channels

    Search through GIPHY Channels to find curated content.

Capability set04 / 06

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 13

    Search clips

    Search for GIPHY Clips, which requires specific approval.

  2. 14

    Search gifs

    Search the library for specific GIFs using keywords.

  3. 15

    Search stickers

    Search the library for specific stickers.

  4. 16

    Search suggestions

    This capability provides search suggestions to help refine your queries.

Capability set05 / 06

17-19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 17

    Translate sticker

    Turn text into a specific animated sticker.

  2. 18

    Trending clips

    Find trending GIPHY Clips, which requires specific approval.

  3. 19

    Trending searches

    Get the current trending search terms from Giphy.

Capability set06 / 06

20-22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through Giphy.

  1. 20

    Trending stickers

    Pull the latest trending stickers.

  2. 21

    Upload gif

    Upload a new GIF directly to your GIPHY account.

  3. 22

    Get emojis

    Access the GIPHY emoji library.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Social Media Engagement

A manager asks the agent to find a funny GIF to reply to a customer comment.

02

UI Prototyping

A developer requests specific stickers to test how they look in a new app interface.

03

Mood Boarding

A creative lead uses text-to-GIF translation to find visual representations of a brand's tone.

04

Chat Personalization

A user asks their agent to find a specific emoji variation to use in a message.

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

1009ms average. Fast in production.

Giphy is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1316ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
835ms
Slowest day
1316ms
14-day trend
Stable+2%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 22 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_Xqf1tQkSruW6lkoW6ejgbab0mc5uTeiqyjSG20ep/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-alternative-1-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xqf1tQkSruW6lkoW6ejgbab0mc5uTeiqyjSG20ep/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 needs to add visual context to digital communications or design workflows.

  • 01

    Social Media Managers

    They ask the agent to find engaging GIFs for posts and replies.

  • 02

    Developers

    They use the agent to pull visual assets for UI/UX mockups in their editor.

  • 03

    Creative Teams

    They use natural language to brainstorm visual styles and reactions.

FAQ

Questions Giphy owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You subscribe via Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

  • 02

    Do I need my own Giphy API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your GIPHY API key during the setup process to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    Can I use this in VS Code?

    Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client, including VS Code.

  • 04

    What kind of content can my agent find?

    Your agent can access GIFs, stickers, emojis, and even GIPHY Clips.

  • 05

    Can the agent translate my text into a visual?

    Yes, the agent uses GIPHY's translation algorithm to turn your phrases into GIFs or stickers.

  • 06

    Can I filter GIFs by content rating (like G or PG)?

    Yes, capabilities like search_gifs and trending_gifs include a rating parameter (g, pg, pg-13, r) to filter content appropriately for your audience.

  • 07

    How can I get a random reaction for a specific theme?

    Use the random_gif capability and provide a tag like 'excited' or 'facepalm' to get a single random result matching that theme.

  • 08

    Does this include stickers with transparent backgrounds?

    Yes, use the search_stickers or trending_stickers capabilities to specifically retrieve GIPHY's library of transparent animated stickers.

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