Flickr Connector for AI agents.
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Find high-quality photography and image metadata across the Flickr community.
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Why people use Flickr
Flickr Photo Search and Metadata Retrieval
This Connector cuts out the middleman. You just tell your agent what you're looking for, and it brings the data back to you. Whether it's a list of photos from a specific date or the technical specs of a famous shot, you get the raw information you need without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct, programmatic access to millions of photos and their metadata without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mood board building
A designer asks for 'cyberpunk' photos from 2023 to find a specific aesthetic for a new project using search_photos.
- Real-world use case 02
Academic research
A student uses geographic coordinates to find images of urban decay in specific cities to study visual trends.
- Real-world use case 03
Gear comparison
A photographer looks up the camera settings of a famous travel photo to see what gear was used via get_photo_info.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete Flickr capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Flickr.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Flickr.
- 01 Capability
Get person info
Get profile details and stats for any Flickr user. It helps you find community members based on their location and bio.
- 02 Capability
Get photo info
Retrieve titles, descriptions, and technical metadata for a specific photo. This is great for seeing camera specs or upload dates.
- 03 Capability
List photosets
Pull all public albums belonging to a specific user. Use this to see how photographers organize their collections.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Flickr.
- 04 Capability
Search photos
Search the Flickr library using text, tags, or dates. This is the primary way to find specific images across the platform.
- 05 Capability
Test echo
Send and receive test parameters to check your connection. Use this to make sure your API key is working correctly.
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_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add flickr-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVTqcneghpUTQAoxnaD7YaVUOd5Tcc933Y7VqymJ/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...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Flickr can move forward.
This is for photographers, visual researchers, and content curators who need to find specific imagery or technical data quickly without manual browsing.
Content Curator
Finds reference images for mood boards or social media posts by searching tags and dates.
Visual Researcher
Collects geographic photo data for academic or journalistic projects using coordinates.
Photography Hobbyist
Pulls technical camera specs from favorite public photosets to learn about gear and settings.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsFlickr
Browse, search, and manage photo collections on Flickr with access to one of the largest creative photography communities online.
Flickr Photo Discovery
Universal photography intelligence. search millions of public photos via AI.
Unsplash
Access millions of high-resolution images. search photos, manage collections, and track download statistics directly from any AI agent.
PhotoPrism
Search, browse, and manage your PhotoPrism media library. find photos by metadata, retrieve thumbnails, and stream videos via AI.
Pics.io
Organize and share creative assets with a digital asset management platform that tags, searches, and delivers files fast.
Getty Images
Manage stock media via Getty Images. search millions of creative and editorial photos, handle video discovery, and download assets directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Flickr connected.
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Pieces -
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CrewAI -
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 specific types of photography?
Yes. You can search for any type of photography by using tags, keywords, or dates through your agent.
Does the Flickr MCP allow me to see camera settings?
Yes, it pulls technical metadata like aperture, ISO, and lens info for any public photo.
Can I search for photos by location using the Flickr MCP?
Yes. You can find images from specific spots on the globe using latitude and longitude coordinates.
How do I see what albums a user has on Flickr?
The Connector can list all public photosets for any user, allowing you to see how they organize their work.
Is the Flickr MCP good for gathering research images?
It is excellent for research. You can quickly gather visual data and metadata for specific regions or time periods.
Can I use the Flickr MCP to find people in specific cities?
Yes, by fetching user profile information, your agent can help identify community members based on their reported locations.
Can I search for photos within a specific geographic area?
Yes. Use the search_photos capability with the lat and lon parameters for radial queries, or the bbox parameter to define a specific rectangular bounding box.
How do I get the username and location of a Flickr member?
You can use the get_person_info capability by providing the user's NSID (user_id). It will return their profile details, including username, real name, and location if public.
Is there a way to verify my API key is working correctly?
Yes, you can use the test_echo capability. It simply echoes back any parameters you send, allowing you to confirm that the connection to the Flickr API is active.
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Give your agent a direct line to Flickr.
Connect Flickr once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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