• ASSETS
  • SELECTION
  • ANIMATION
  • HUMAN

How to find stock video clips with your AI

Connect Pixabay to your AI client to turn text descriptions into a list of usable video assets. Your agent handles the searching while you focus on the edit.

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Short answer

How can I find stock video clips using my AI?

Tell your AI what kind of footage you need, and it will use Pixabay to pull relevant video clips and animations. You'll get specific results you can use in your video projects immediately.

The results you get

Where your footage lands

This is what happens after you send a request.

ASSETS

Direct video links

The AI finds specific clips based on your description. You get direct access to the footage you requested.

SELECTION

Curated clip lists

Instead of scrolling through thousands of files, your agent filters the library to show only what fits your scene.

ANIMATION

Motion graphics access

The search includes animations and motion clips, giving you more variety for overlays or backgrounds.

HUMAN

Final creative choice

The AI finds the files, but you decide which specific clip actually works for your timeline.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

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

  1. Interpret intent

    Your agent reads your description to understand the visual style, subject, and mood you're looking for.

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  2. Query the library

    The agent translates your natural language into a search query to pull footage from Pixabay.

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  3. Filter results

    The AI narrows down the returned clips to ensure they match your specific requirements.

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  4. Present options

    Your agent delivers a list of video clips and animations directly in the chat interface.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific footage you need.

Pixabay Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9r0yikogBRJbirGtDvmmaH7NA7u85vXj0TD1qMGn/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-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9r0yikogBRJbirGtDvmmaH7NA7u85vXj0TD1qMGn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI download the videos for me?

    No. The AI finds the clips and provides the information you need to get them.

  • 02

    Does the AI edit the video clips together?

    No. The AI only searches for and identifies clips; you handle all video editing.

  • 03

    Can I search for music too?

    No. This specific tool is built for finding video clips and animations.

  • 04

    Will the AI suggest clips based on my previous projects?

    The AI only searches based on the specific prompt you provide in the current session.

  • 05

    Can I filter by video resolution?

    Yes, you can include resolution requirements in your text prompt to guide the search.

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