• CDN
  • ASSETS
  • FILTERS
  • HUMAN

How to create transformed image URLs with your AI

Connect FileStack to your AI client to turn raw image links into customized assets. Your agent handles the URL manipulation so you don't have to manually edit parameters.

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Short answer

How can I get my AI to resize or filter images?

You tell your AI what visual changes you need, and it uses FileStack to build a new URL that applies those filters or dimensions. This gives you a direct link to a processed image without needing a photo editor. Here is how the process works.

The results

What you get from this task

The AI handles the technical URL construction, leaving you with ready-to-use assets.

CDN

Direct image links

The AI produces specific URLs that point to processed images hosted on a CDN. You get a link that works immediately in any browser or app.

ASSETS

On-the-fly resizing

Your agent creates links for specific widths, heights, or aspect ratios. This lets you grab exactly the size you need for a specific layout.

FILTERS

Visual adjustments

The AI generates URLs that apply color filters or effects. You get a new link for an image that looks different from the original.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

You still need to check the final image to ensure the crop or filter looks right. The AI builds the link, but you decide if the result meets your visual standards.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

The AI translates your visual requirements into technical URL parameters.

  1. Analyze requirements

    Your agent looks at your request to determine which dimensions, crops, or filters you actually want.

    generate_transform_url

  2. Build the URL

    The AI uses the FileStack tool to append the correct transformation strings to your base image link.

    generate_transform_url

  3. Verify parameters

    The agent checks that the generated URL follows the correct syntax for the requested transformations.

    generate_transform_url

  4. Deliver link

    The AI provides the final, transformed CDN link directly in your chat interface.

    generate_transform_url

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the transformation process.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your specific image URLs and desired dimensions.

Filestack Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KGFK0vBlAyeq8lyImuHLANnNzsFyop3aMeVzgPza/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 — Filestack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filestack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KGFK0vBlAyeq8lyImuHLANnNzsFyop3aMeVzgPza/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Generate a transformed URL for [URL] that resizes it to 800x600.

  • Can you create a link for [URL] with a grayscale filter applied?

  • I need a thumbnail version of [URL]. Make it 150x150 and center-cropped.

  • Create a URL for [URL] that applies a sepia tone and reduces the width to 500px.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect FileStack once, then ask.

Just link your FileStack account to Vinkius. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking for image transformations immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Does the AI edit the original image file?

    No. The AI only generates a new URL that points to a transformed version. Your original file remains untouched.

  • 02

    Can the AI upload new images to my storage?

    No. This specific task is limited to generating transformation URLs for existing images.

  • 03

    Will the AI choose the best crop for me?

    The AI follows your specific instructions. If you don't specify a crop or a focal point, it will use default settings.

  • 04

    Do I need to provide the FileStack API key?

    You provide it once through Vinkius. The AI uses it to make the requests on your behalf.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete images using these links?

    No. The generate_transform_url tool is read-only in terms of file management; it cannot delete or overwrite files.

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