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Connect Pixabay API 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. Pull high-quality stock photos and videos directly into your workflow.

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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 · 3 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Pixabay.

  1. 01

    Check API status

    Checks if the Pixabay service is currently online and responding.

  2. 02

    Search pixabay images

    Searches the Pixabay database for high-quality, royalty-free images based on your keywords.

  3. 03

    Search pixabay videos

    Finds free video clips on Pixabay that match your specific search terms.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Prototyping

A developer asks the agent for placeholder images to fill a website layout during a build.

02

Content Planning

A marketer uses the agent to find specific visual themes for an upcoming social media campaign.

03

Media Auditing

A designer checks the tags and metadata of a batch of images to ensure they match brand guidelines.

04

Video Sourcing

A video editor finds free clips to use as B-roll for a project.

Automate a task

Put Pixabay 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

Pixabay 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 Pixabay 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

922ms average. Fast in production.

Pixabay is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1152ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
719ms
Slowest day
1152ms
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 Pixabay, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Pixabay Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 — Pixabay capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixabay-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Pixabay owners hand off.

This MCP is built for creative professionals and developers who need to pull media into their projects without manual searching.

  • 01

    Content Creators

    They use the agent to find and audit visual trends and metadata.

  • 02

    Marketing Managers

    They check asset availability and creative patterns through natural language.

  • 03

    Web Developers

    They use the agent to quickly find placeholder images or media markers.

FAQ

Questions Pixabay owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use Pixabay with my AI client?

    You connect the Pixabay MCP through Vinkius to your client like Claude or Cursor. Once connected, you can simply ask your agent to search for media.

  • 02

    Do I need my own Pixabay account?

    Yes, you will need to provide your own Pixabay API key to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    Can I search for videos as well as images?

    Yes, the MCP includes specific capabilities to search for both high-quality images and free video clips.

  • 04

    Is the media royalty-free?

    The MCP accesses Pixabay's library, which provides royalty-free stock media.

  • 05

    What happens if the Pixabay service is down?

    The MCP includes a capability to check the API status so your agent can verify if the service is operational.

  • 06

    How do I find my Pixabay API Key?

    Log in to your Pixabay account, and you will find your API Key in the 'Parameters' section of the API documentation page. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    Can I search for videos specifically?

    Yes. Use the search_pixabay_videos capability to retrieve free video clips and their associated metadata from the Pixabay catalog.

  • 08

    Are illustrations and vectors included?

    Yes. When using the search_pixabay_images capability, you can specify the image_type parameter as 'illustration' or 'vector' to filter your results.

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