• SEARCH
  • VIDEO
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to find stock media assets with your AI

Connect Pixabay to your AI client to pull visual content directly into your workspace. You describe what you need, and your agent finds the files.

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Short answer

How can I find stock media with my AI?

You give your AI a description of the image or video you want. It uses the Pixabay API to scan the library and returns relevant assets. You'll get specific results based on your natural language prompts.

The results

Where your assets land

The AI handles the searching so you can focus on the creative work.

SEARCH

Visual discovery

Your agent scans Pixabay for matches. It looks for specific subjects, colors, or moods you describe.

VIDEO

Motion clips

The AI identifies video files that fit your request. You get direct access to motion assets without manual browsing.

DATA

Asset details

You receive the specific links and metadata for each file. This makes it easy to grab the right version immediately.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI presents the best matches. You decide which specific clip or photo actually fits your project's needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for media.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and the Pixabay database.

  1. Interpret intent

    Your agent reads your request to understand the subject, style, and type of media you're looking for.

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  2. Find images

    The AI queries the Pixabay library to find high-quality photos that match your description.

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  3. Find videos

    If you need motion, the agent looks for video clips that fit the scene you described.

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  4. Deliver results

    The agent provides the found assets and their details so you can use them in your work.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger a search immediately.

Starting points

These are basic ideas. Swap out the subjects and styles to get exactly what you need.

Pixabay Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find me some cinematic images of a rainy city street at night.

  • Search for video clips of golden retriever puppies playing in grass.

  • I need high-resolution photos of minimalist workspace setups.

  • Find a video of a drone shot flying over a mountain range.

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Start here

Connect Pixabay API once, then ask.

One connection links your AI to the library. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files directly to my computer?

    No. The AI finds the assets and provides the links, but you handle the actual downloading.

  • 02

    Can the AI edit the images it finds?

    No. The tools only search and retrieve existing assets from the Pixabay library.

  • 03

    Does the AI search for music too?

    No. This connection is limited to searching for images and video clips.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific image resolutions?

    Yes. You can include details about size or orientation in your natural language request.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any of my files?

    No. The AI only has permission to search and read from Pixabay. It cannot delete or modify anything.

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