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Connect Immich Google Photos (Alternative) to your AI

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 photo library through 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 · 26 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 07

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 01

    Get person

    Gets information about a specific recognized person.

  2. 02

    Get user

    Gets details for a specific user on your Immich instance.

  3. 03

    List assets

    Returns a list of all photos and videos in your library.

  4. 04

    Get server info

    Checks the current version and status of your Immich server.

Capability set02 / 07

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 05

    Update asset

    Modifies an existing photo or video, such as marking it as a favorite.

  2. 06

    Upload asset

    Sends a new photo or video from your local machine to Immich.

  3. 07

    Create album

    Creates a new album in your Immich library.

  4. 08

    Create person

    Adds a new person record to the library.

Capability set03 / 07

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 09

    Create user

    Sets up a new user account on the Immich server.

  2. 10

    Delete album

    Removes an album from your library.

  3. 11

    Delete tag

    Removes a tag from your library.

  4. 12

    Get tag

    Fetches information about a specific tag.

Capability set04 / 07

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 13

    List albums

    Returns a list of all albums in your library.

  2. 14

    List persons

    Lists all recognized people identified in your media.

  3. 15

    List tags

    Provides a list of all tags used in your library.

  4. 16

    List users

    Shows all users registered on your Immich instance.

Capability set05 / 07

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 17

    Delete person

    Deletes a person record from the recognized persons list.

  2. 18

    Delete user

    Deletes a user account.

  3. 19

    Get album

    Fetches the details of a specific album.

  4. 20

    Get asset

    Retrieves specific details for a single photo or video asset.

Capability set06 / 07

21-23

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 21

    Create tag

    Adds a new tag to your system.

  2. 22

    Delete asset

    Permanently deletes a photo or video asset.

  3. 23

    Update album

    Edits the properties of an existing album.

Capability set07 / 07

24-26

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 26 available through Immich.

  1. 24

    Update person

    Changes the name or details of a recognized person.

  2. 25

    Update tag

    Changes the details of an existing tag.

  3. 26

    Update user

    Modifies an existing user account.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Asset Retrieval

Ask your agent to find specific photos based on their details or tags.

02

Automated Organization

Have your agent create and populate albums for specific events or timeframes.

03

Library Maintenance

Clean up your library by deleting old assets or updating person names.

04

Server Oversight

Check if your Immich instance is running the correct version or if it is online.

Automate a task

Put Immich 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

Immich 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 Immich 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

972ms average. Fast in production.

Immich is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1367ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
824ms
Slowest day
1367ms
14-day trend
Improving-5%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 26 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 Immich, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Immich Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Hjmeuwnl6jUxJOg58qEVKvrefjEyVPlxIMdCkpL9/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 — Immich capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "immich-google-photos-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Hjmeuwnl6jUxJOg58qEVKvrefjEyVPlxIMdCkpL9/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 Immich in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Immich owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who run their own media clouds and want to interact with them through an AI interface.

  • 01

    Self-Hosters

    People managing private media clouds who want to avoid manual web UI navigation.

  • 02

    Content Creators

    Users who need to quickly find or upload specific assets for creative projects.

  • 03

    System Administrators

    Users who need to monitor server health and manage user permissions.

FAQ

Questions Immich owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my Immich instance?

    You need to provide your Immich Instance URL and your API Key during the setup process on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I upload photos directly through the AI?

    Yes, the upload_asset capability allows you to send new photos or videos from your local environment to Immich.

  • 04

    Is my data being sent to a third party?

    This MCP connects directly to your self-hosted Immich instance. Vinkius hosts the connector to ensure it stays running and accessible to your AI client.

  • 05

    Can I manage users with this capability?

    Yes, you can create, list, update, and delete users through the administrative capabilities provided in this MCP.

  • 06

    How can I check if my Immich server is online and see its version?

    You can use the get_server_info capability. It will return the current version of the Immich server and its operational status.

  • 07

    Is it possible to upload a photo directly from my computer using this server?

    Yes! Use the upload_asset capability by providing the absolute local file path. The AI will handle the multipart upload to your Immich instance.

  • 08

    Can I create a new album to organize my photos?

    Absolutely. Use the create_album capability and provide a JSON payload with the albumName. You can also manage existing ones with list_albums and update_album.

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