• SEARCH
  • DETAILS
  • CURATION
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve stock video clips with your AI

Connect Pexels to your AI client to find footage through natural language. Once connected, your agent handles the searching and data gathering.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to find Pexels videos?

You describe the footage you need in plain English, and your AI uses Pexels to find matching clips. It can also pull specific metadata for those videos so you have the right details for your edit. You'll see how the search and retrieval process works below.

The results

What you get from this connection

The AI handles the heavy lifting of browsing the library and gathering asset info.

SEARCH

Text-based discovery

Your AI translates your descriptions into specific Pexels searches. You get a list of relevant video results without manual browsing.

DETAILS

Asset metadata

The agent pulls technical specifics for any clip it finds. This includes the data you need to understand the footage quality and style.

CURATION

Filtered selection

Instead of scrolling through thousands of clips, your AI narrows the library down to only what fits your prompt. This saves you from manual filtering.

HUMAN

Final creative choice

The AI finds the clips, but you decide which ones actually work for your video. You maintain full control over the final selection.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for footage.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Pexels library.

  1. Interpret your request

    The AI analyzes your description to understand the visual elements, mood, and subject matter you are looking for.

    search_videos

  2. Find matching clips

    The agent queries the Pexels library to find video files that match your specific text description.

    search_videos

  3. Retrieve clip data

    Once a clip is identified, the AI pulls the specific technical details for that asset.

    get_video_details

  4. Present results

    The AI shows you the found videos and their details so you can pick the best one.

    search_videosget_video_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin searching Pexels.

Starting points

These are basic starting points. Replace the bracketed text with your actual visual requirements.

Pexels Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Search Pexels for cinematic drone footage of [a mountain range at sunset].

  • Find me some high-quality videos of [a busy city street in Tokyo] from Pexels.

  • Get the details for the video of [a golden retriever running in a park] that you just found.

  • I need a background clip of [abstract blue flowing liquid] for a presentation. Find some options.

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Start here

Connect Pexels once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using the tools immediately in your preferred client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the video files directly?

    No. The AI can find the videos and get their details, but you must download the files through Pexels yourself.

  • 02

    Can my AI edit the video clips?

    No. The AI only searches for and retrieves information about existing clips. It cannot perform video editing or manipulation.

  • 03

    Does the AI choose the videos for me?

    The AI suggests videos based on your prompt, but you are the one who makes the final decision on which clips to use.

  • 04

    Can I search for specific video resolutions?

    Yes, if you include the resolution requirements in your text description, the AI will use that to guide its search.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any of my Pexels collections?

    No. This MCP only has tools to search and get details. It cannot modify or delete your Pexels account data.

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