• METADATA
  • STATS
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to analyze image performance with your AI

Connect Unsplash to your agent to pull specific photo details and engagement metrics. Once connected, you can query individual images for data without leaving your chat.

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Short answer

How can I check photo stats and metadata with my AI?

Your agent uses Unsplash tools to fetch specific photo details and performance numbers for any image. You'll get direct access to metadata and engagement stats through simple text commands. This breakdown shows you how to pull that data.

Data outcomes

What you'll find

The specific information your agent retrieves from Unsplash.

METADATA

Detailed photo info

The AI pulls technical details and descriptions for specific images. You get the exact context you need for any photo.

STATS

Engagement metrics

Your agent retrieves performance data like view counts. This helps you see which images are actually working.

ANALYSIS

Trend identification

By comparing stats across different photos, your AI identifies which visual styles or subjects perform best.

HUMAN

Creative decisions

The AI provides the numbers, but you decide which images to use for your projects based on those insights.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent handles the data retrieval so you don't have to browse the site manually.

  1. Locate the image

    The agent identifies the specific photo you are asking about to ensure the data is accurate.

    get_photo

  2. Fetch metadata

    The agent pulls the technical details and descriptive information for that specific photo.

    get_photo

  3. Retrieve engagement

    The agent pulls the specific performance numbers and view counts for the image.

    get_photo_stats

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents the metadata and stats in a clear format for your review.

    get_photo_stats

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your analysis.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the photo descriptions or IDs with the ones you actually want to check.

Unsplash Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CTcTrYj9TCY2Oy8tTe5jxAbXdCRNmFi1ZPbTuBXy/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 — Unsplash capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CTcTrYj9TCY2Oy8tTe5jxAbXdCRNmFi1ZPbTuBXy/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the metadata for the photo of a mountain sunset.

  • What are the performance stats for the photo with ID 12345?

  • Show me the details for the image of a modern office space.

  • Compare the view counts for the two photos I just mentioned.

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Start here

Connect Unsplash once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI upload new photos to Unsplash?

    No. This connector only allows the AI to retrieve existing photo data and statistics.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the photo descriptions?

    No. The AI can read the metadata, but it cannot edit or modify any content on Unsplash.

  • 03

    Do I need to provide the photo ID every time?

    It helps. If you describe the photo clearly, the AI can find it, but using a specific ID is the most reliable way.

  • 04

    Can the AI see my private Unsplash collections?

    The AI can only access the data it has tools to retrieve, which is limited to photo details and stats.

  • 05

    Does the AI provide real-time view counts?

    Yes, the AI pulls the current statistics available through the Unsplash API.

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