• ASSETS
  • CONTEXT
  • CURATION
  • HUMAN

How to gather visual research assets with your AI

Connect Serper to your AI client to turn text descriptions into visual findings. Your agent handles the search while you focus on the report.

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Short answer

How can I find images and diagrams using my AI?

Your AI uses the Serper connector to run targeted Google Image searches based on your specific research needs. It pulls back relevant visual assets like technical diagrams or reference photos directly into your chat. You'll get a curated list of visual data to support your writing.

Visual research outcomes

Where your assets land

What happens when you ask your AI to find visuals.

ASSETS

Visual data collection

The AI uses google_image_search to locate specific imagery. You get direct access to the visual context you need for your project.

CONTEXT

Diagram and chart finding

Your agent identifies technical illustrations or data visualizations. This helps you ground your written arguments in visual evidence.

CURATION

Filtered search results

Instead of browsing endless tabs, your AI filters for the most relevant matches. You receive a focused set of results that fit your prompt.

HUMAN

Manual selection

The AI finds the images, but you decide which ones actually work. You perform the final check to ensure the visual matches your report's tone.

The workflow

What your AI does when a search request arrives.

The AI moves from your text description to a set of visual results.

  1. Interpret intent

    Your agent reads your request to understand exactly what kind of image or diagram you are looking for.

    google_image_search

  2. Execute search

    The AI sends a specific query to Google to find matching visual assets.

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  3. Filter results

    The agent looks through the returned image data to find the best matches for your research topic.

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  4. Present findings

    Your AI provides the image links or descriptions so you can use them in your work.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger a visual search.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed text for your actual research topics.

Serper Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_I6TetnpoyRQm5WRee0X46VLHeOt034oG2NUxncWC/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 — Serper capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "serper-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_I6TetnpoyRQm5WRee0X46VLHeOt034oG2NUxncWC/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find me a technical diagram of a [specific engine type] for my report.

  • Search for high-quality photos of [specific landscape] to use as a background.

  • Look for charts showing [specific economic trend] from the last five years.

  • Find visual examples of [specific architectural style] for my design research.

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Connect Serper once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start searching immediately.

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the images for me?

    No. The AI finds the images and provides the links, but you must download or save the files yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI edit or crop the images it finds?

    No. The tool only performs searches. Any editing or cropping must be done by you after you select an image.

  • 03

    Does the AI search all of the internet?

    The AI uses Google Image search to find visual assets across the web.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific file types like PNG or SVG?

    Yes. You can include file type preferences in your prompt, and the AI will include those in its search.

  • 05

    Will the AI save these images to my local drive?

    No. The AI only retrieves the search results and links. It cannot access or write to your local file system.

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