• SEARCH
  • FILTER
  • RANDOM
  • HUMAN

How to find high-resolution stock imagery with your AI

Connect Unsplash to your agent to pull professional photos directly into your chat. You stop hunting through websites and start describing what you need.

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Short answer

How can I find specific stock photos using my AI?

Tell your agent what you're looking for and any specific layout requirements like landscape or portrait. It will scan Unsplash to find matching high-resolution assets. You'll get specific photo results based on your descriptions.

The results you get.

Where your requests land.

The AI handles the search and filtering, leaving you to pick the best shot.

SEARCH

Targeted photo results

The agent uses your keywords to pull relevant images from the Unsplash library. You get a list of photos that match your intent.

FILTER

Specific orientations

The agent applies orientation constraints like portrait or landscape. This ensures the images fit your design layout.

RANDOM

Visual inspiration

If you're stuck, the AI can grab a random high-quality photo. This is useful for mood boarding or breaking creative blocks.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI finds the options, but you decide which image actually works for your project. You make the final call on the aesthetic.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for images.

The agent acts as a bridge between your chat and the Unsplash database.

  1. Parse your request

    The agent looks at your prompt to extract keywords and any orientation preferences you mentioned.

    search_photos

  2. Query the database

    The agent sends those specific parameters to Unsplash to find the best matches.

    search_photos

  3. Fetch random assets

    If you ask for something unexpected, the agent pulls a single random photo to give you a starting point.

    get_random_photo

  4. Present options

    The agent shows you the results so you can view the images and their details.

    search_photosget_random_photo

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your own descriptions. You can specify landscape or portrait to get better results.

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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  • Find me a landscape photo of a misty mountain range.

  • Search Unsplash for portrait shots of minimalist architecture.

  • Get me a random high-resolution photo of a busy city street.

  • I need a wide landscape image of a desert at sunset.

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Start here

Connect Unsplash once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start searching immediately in your preferred client.

Connect Unsplash to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the images for me?

    No. The AI finds and presents the images from Unsplash, but you have to handle the actual downloading or saving.

  • 02

    Can I filter by color or specific photographer?

    No. The current tools only support keyword searches and orientation filters.

  • 03

    Can the AI edit the photos it finds?

    No. The agent only retrieves existing assets from the Unsplash database.

  • 04

    Does the AI know if a photo is licensed for commercial use?

    The AI retrieves what is available in the Unsplash database, which is generally free to use, but you should always verify the specific license on the Unsplash site.

  • 05

    Can I ask for a specific number of photos?

    Yes. You can tell your agent how many results you want to see in a search.

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