• BROWSE
  • SELECT
  • EXTRACT
  • REVIEW

How to access your Pexels collections with your AI

Connect your Pexels account once. From then on, your agent can browse your saved folders and grab specific media files on command.

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Short answer

Can my AI pull images from my Pexels collections?

Yes. Your agent uses your collection IDs to find and retrieve specific media files you've already saved. You'll get a clear view of what's available in your folders.

The outcomes.

Where your media lands.

Your agent handles the searching and selecting so you don't have to.

BROWSE

View your folders

The AI lists your existing Pexels collections. You'll see exactly which folders are ready for use.

SELECT

Pick specific files

Your agent identifies individual photos or videos within a folder. It finds the exact assets you described.

EXTRACT

Get media data

The AI pulls the necessary file details and IDs. This makes the assets ready for your next task.

REVIEW

Human decision

The AI presents the options, but you decide which specific files to actually use in your project.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for media.

The agent moves from finding your folders to pulling the exact files you need.

  1. Find your collections

    The agent scans your account to find the names and IDs of every collection you have created.

    get_my_collections

  2. Locate specific media

    Once you pick a folder, the agent looks through the contents to find the specific images or videos you want.

    get_collection_media

  3. Identify file IDs

    The agent extracts the unique identifiers for the media files so they can be referenced or used elsewhere.

    get_collection_media

  4. Present options

    The agent shows you the available media from your collection so you can confirm the selection.

    get_my_collectionsget_collection_media

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Pexels tools.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual collection names or specific file descriptions.

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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  • List all my Pexels collections so I can see what's in them.

  • Find the media files inside my 'Summer Vibes' collection.

  • Get the IDs for the videos in my 'Cinematic Landscapes' folder.

  • Show me the images from my 'Brand Assets' collection.

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Start here

Connect Pexels once, then ask.

Click the link below to link your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create new collections for me?

    No. The AI can only read and pull data from collections you have already created on Pexels.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete images from my Pexels account?

    No. The AI has no permission to delete or modify your existing Pexels content.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which collection to look in?

    You tell the AI the name or ID of the collection, and it uses that to find the right files.

  • 04

    Can I use this to upload images to Pexels?

    No. This Connector is designed for retrieving media from your collections, not for uploading new content.

  • 05

    Does the AI see my credit card info?

    No. The AI only interacts with the media data through the provided tools; it never sees your billing or payment details.

  • More questions about Pexels? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Pexels Connector can do

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