Flickr Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Find visual inspiration and photography trends across the global Flickr community.
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Why people use Flickr
Flickr for Photography Trend Analysis
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You can just ask for a specific vibe or a niche community and get results in seconds. It pulls in the technical metadata, source links, and trend data, so you can stay focused on the creative work.
What Vinkius changes
You get a dedicated visual research assistant that does the digging for you.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a Creative Mood Board
A designer asks for 'neon-lit Tokyo street photography' and the agent pulls 10 high-quality images with source links using search_photos.
- Real-world use case 02
Tracking Visual Trends
A social media manager asks for currently hot tags to plan a summer campaign, and the agent retrieves them via get_hot_tags.
- Real-world use case 03
Competitor Style Analysis
A creative director wants to see what tags a specific photographer uses most often to understand their niche via get_user_popular_tags.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Flickr capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Flickr.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Flickr.
- 01 Capability
Get hot tags
See what's trending right now on the platform. Use this to stay current with visual trends.
- 02 Capability
Get recent photos
See what's been uploaded lately to the site. This keeps your research current.
- 03 Capability
Get group photos
Pull photos from specific community pools. This helps you find niche content based on group membership.
- 04 Capability
Get interesting photos
See what the Flickr algorithm likes. This helps you identify high-performing visual content.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Flickr.
- 05 Capability
Get photo info
Get details like dimensions and capture dates. This is great for checking technical specs quickly.
- 06 Capability
Get album photos
Grab every photo in a specific public album. Use this to see a photographer's full collection.
- 07 Capability
Get user info
Pull profile data for a specific photographer. Use this to learn more about a creator.
- 08 Capability
Get user albums
List all public photosets for a specific user. This helps you navigate a creator's portfolio.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Flickr.
- 09 Capability
Get user popular tags
See what a specific user tags most often. Use this to understand a creator's niche.
- 10 Capability
Get user public photos
Get all public images from a user profile. This helps you see a creator's public work.
- 11 Capability
Search groups
Find communities based on specific keywords. Use this to discover new visual niches.
- 12 Capability
Search photos
Search the entire public library for specific images. This is the primary way to find inspiration.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Flickr to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Flickr from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Flickr, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Flickr for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Flickr URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Flickr in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Flickr
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Flickr, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Flickr
Ask Copilot: "Using Flickr, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Flickr
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Flickr, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Flickr
Ask Cline: "Using Flickr, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add flickr --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09pkDKXlueeqsd3E8kBUwRq3aaxxDJjklvLD511A/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Flickr
Ask Claude: "Using Flickr, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Flickr can move forward.
This is for creative professionals who need to source high-quality visual inspiration without the manual headache of browsing individual galleries.
Content Curator
Finds the perfect images for mood boards and research using natural language queries.
Creative Strategist
Monitors trending tags and 'interesting' photos to keep brand aesthetics current.
Developer
Integrates high-quality photo search and metadata into internal dashboards or capabilities.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsFlickr
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Unsplash
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Pics.io
Organize and share creative assets with a digital asset management platform that tags, searches, and delivers files fast.
PhotoPrism
Search, browse, and manage your PhotoPrism media library. find photos by metadata, retrieve thumbnails, and stream videos via AI.
Immich (Google Photos Alternative)
Manage your self-hosted Immich photo and video library. list assets, organize albums, and handle user administration via AI.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Flickr connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Flickr.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Flickr MCP to find mood board images?
Yes. You can ask your agent to search for specific aesthetics or keywords, and it will pull relevant images and source links directly from the Flickr community.
How does the Flickr MCP help with trend research?
It allows your agent to see what tags are currently 'hot' and what the platform's algorithm is highlighting as interesting, helping you stay current with visual trends.
Can the Flickr MCP find specific photographer info?
It can retrieve public profile information and list public albums for specific users, making it easy to research a creator's portfolio.
Does Flickr MCP let me see photo metadata?
Yes. It can pull granular details for specific photos, including titles, descriptions, and technical data like dimensions.
Can I search for specific photography groups with Flickr MCP?
Absolutely. You can search for public groups based on keywords and even pull photos from those group pools to find niche visual content.
How do I get a Flickr API Key?
Visit the Flickr App Garden, choose 'Apply for your Key online', and follow the prompts to create a non-commercial or commercial app.
Can I search for photos in a specific user's album?
Yes! Use the get_album_photos capability and provide the user_id (NSID) and the photoset_id to retrieve the contents of a specific public album.
How do I find a user's NSID?
You can find the NSID in the user's profile URL or by using external lookup capabilities. It usually looks like 12345678@N00.
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