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Connect Lorem Picsum 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. Populate your UI mockups with real photos instantly.

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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 · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Lorem Picsum.

  1. 01

    Get image info

    This capability retrieves metadata for a specific image ID. It provides details like the author and original dimensions.

  2. 02

    Get random image URL

    This capability generates a URL for a random image. You can specify width, height, blur, grayscale, or file format.

  3. 03

    Get seed info

    This capability fetches metadata for a specific image seed. It helps you get details for consistent placeholder sets.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Lorem Picsum.

  1. 04

    Get specific image URL

    This capability pulls a URL for a specific image ID. You can still apply custom dimensions and visual effects.

  2. 05

    Get seed image URL

    This capability creates a static random image URL using a seed string. This ensures the same image appears every time you call it.

  3. 06

    List images

    This capability returns a paginated list of available photos. It includes metadata like authors and dimensions for browsing.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Mockup Population

A developer tells their agent to fill a grid with 200x200 random images to test a gallery component.

02

Layout Stress Testing

A designer uses specific image dimensions to see how a container handles different aspect ratios.

03

Consistent Testing

A QA engineer uses seed strings to ensure the same placeholder image appears during automated UI tests.

04

Attribution Management

A content manager asks the agent for the author of a specific image to ensure proper credit is given.

Automate a task

Put Lorem Picsum 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

Lorem Picsum 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 Lorem Picsum 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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973ms average. Fast in production.

Lorem Picsum is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1392ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
814ms
Slowest day
1392ms
14-day trend
Slowing+11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 Lorem Picsum, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Lorem Picsum Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BpGvsd3F7ZiU2FdSC6HlwGpJk3sdjmn8ZITZjym3/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 — Lorem Picsum capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lorem-picsum-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BpGvsd3F7ZiU2FdSC6HlwGpJk3sdjmn8ZITZjym3/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 Lorem Picsum in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Lorem Picsum owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who need to fill empty spaces in digital layouts without wasting time on manual asset management.

  • 01

    Frontend Developers

    They ask the agent to populate UI mockups with realistic dimensions.

  • 02

    UI/UX Designers

    They use the agent to test how different image sizes and blurs affect a layout.

  • 03

    Content Managers

    They find high-quality open-source images and grab author credits for attribution.

FAQ

Questions Lorem Picsum owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for Lorem Picsum?

    No, this MCP uses public access, so no API key is required to start generating images.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I change the image size?

    Yes, you can specify custom width and height parameters when asking your agent for a random or specific image URL.

  • 04

    How do I get the same image every time?

    You can use the seed image capability to generate a URL based on a specific seed string, which keeps the image consistent.

  • 05

    Can I apply filters to the images?

    Yes, the agent can apply Gaussian blur or grayscale effects through the capability parameters.

  • 06

    How can I get a blurred or grayscale version of a random image?

    You can use the get_random_image_url capability and set the blur parameter (1-10) or the grayscale boolean to true. The agent will construct the correct URL for you.

  • 07

    Is it possible to always get the same image for a specific UI element?

    Yes! Use the get_seed_image_url capability with a unique seed string. This ensures that the same image is returned every time you use that specific seed.

  • 08

    Can I find out who the author of a specific image is?

    Absolutely. Use the get_image_info capability with the image ID. It will return the author's name, the original dimensions, and the source URL.

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