• VIDEO
  • PHOTOS
  • COLLECTIONS
  • HUMAN

How to discover curated stock media with your AI

Connect Pexels to your AI client to find high-quality visuals without manual searching. Your agent handles the browsing while you focus on the creative direction.

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Short answer

How can I find curated stock media using my AI?

Your AI uses the Pexels Connector to pull specific collections, popular videos, or curated photos directly into your chat. You get immediate access to community-vetted assets instead of scrolling through search results. This allows you to move from a creative concept to a visual asset in one conversation.

Media outcomes

Where your assets land

The AI translates your creative needs into specific media requests.

VIDEO

Trending video clips

Your agent finds popular video content from the Pexels library. You get clips that are currently trending in the community.

PHOTOS

Curated photo sets

The AI pulls specific photo collections that have been hand-picked by creators. This ensures the quality matches your project's vibe.

COLLECTIONS

Themed media bundles

Your agent identifies featured collections that group similar assets together. This makes it easy to find a cohesive look for a single campaign.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI presents the options, but you decide which specific file fits your design. You handle the final download and implementation.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for media.

The AI acts as your creative researcher, scanning the Pexels community for specific types of content.

  1. Scan for trends

    Your agent looks for the most engaging video content currently being watched.

    get_popular_videos

  2. Find photo sets

    The AI searches for high-quality images that have been curated by the community.

    get_curated_photos

  3. Locate bundles

    Your agent pulls entire collections that are highlighted by Pexels.

    get_featured_collections

  4. Filter results

    The AI narrows down the available media to match the specific mood or subject you described.

    get_curated_photosget_popular_videos

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Pexels Connector.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for your specific project needs, like 'cinematic' or 'minimalist'.

Pexels Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4ZoL8yFdeSLzT6WBAF7sDXEY3Ys4NI7FG4HtL4n/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 — Pexels capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pexels-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4ZoL8yFdeSLzT6WBAF7sDXEY3Ys4NI7FG4HtL4n/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find some popular videos of urban cityscapes for a mood board.

  • Show me featured collections that focus on nature and sustainability.

  • Get some curated photos of minimalist workspace setups.

  • Search for trending videos that feature slow-motion ocean waves.

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Start here

Connect Pexels once, then ask.

Click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start prompting your AI client.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files for me?

    No. The AI finds and presents the media, but you must download the files yourself from the source.

  • 02

    Can my AI edit the videos it finds?

    No. The tools only allow the AI to find and retrieve existing media from Pexels.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my Pexels account password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely so your login details are never exposed to the AI.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific resolutions?

    The AI can search for content based on your descriptions, but it cannot force the Pexels API to change the native resolution of a file.

  • 05

    How does the AI know what is 'trending'?

    The AI uses the get_popular_videos tool to see what the Pexels community is currently engaging with.

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