Flickr Photo Discovery Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Find and research public photography from the world's largest photo database.
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Why people use Flickr Photo Discovery
Flickr Photo Discovery for Visual Research and Mood Boards
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you're looking for. It handles the queries, pulls the metadata, and presents the best matches in your chat. You get a curated list of references without ever leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to Flickr's photo library through your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding travel imagery for a blog post
A blogger needs photos of 'Tokyo at night' for a travel post.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a design mood board
A designer is stuck on a mood board for a 'vintage desert' aesthetic.
- Real-world use case 03
Monitoring photography trends
A researcher wants to know what's popular in street photography today.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Flickr Photo Discovery capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Flickr Photo Discovery.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Flickr Photo Discovery.
- 01 Capability
Get flickr photo info
Get specific details for a photo, like the title and owner info. It's great for deep-diving into a single image's data.
- 02 Capability
Get recent flickr photos
Fetch the latest public uploads from the global community. Use this to see what's trending right now.
- 03 Capability
Search flickr photos
Search for public images using keywords or tags. This is the primary way to find specific visual content.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Flickr Photo Discovery to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Flickr Photo Discovery 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_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Flickr Photo Discovery for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Flickr Photo Discovery in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-photo-discovery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Flickr Photo Discovery, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-photo-discovery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery
Ask Copilot: "Using Flickr Photo Discovery, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-photo-discovery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Flickr Photo Discovery, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"flickr-photo-discovery": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery
Ask Cline: "Using Flickr Photo Discovery, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add flickr-photo-discovery --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eWS8KcoLBO05Lhp9kuCDmYglr3DMaQOSDt1tZ1Wl/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 Photo Discovery
Ask Claude: "Using Flickr Photo Discovery, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Flickr can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs high-quality visual references or trend data without the manual grind of browsing websites. It's for the creative who needs a mood board built in minutes, not hours.
Content Creator
Finds high-quality reference images for blog posts or social media.
Graphic Designer
Sources visual ideas and thematic photography for mood boards.
Visual Researcher
Analyzes photographic styles and social media trends.
Travel Blogger
Explores specific locations through the eyes of the global community.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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PhotoPrism
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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.
What can I do with the Flickr Photo Discovery MCP?
You can use it to search through millions of public photos, find specific visual references, and pull metadata like titles and descriptions directly through your AI client.
Can I use this to find specific types of photography?
Yes, you can ask your agent to search for any style, from street photography to vintage landscapes, using specific keywords or tags.
How does the Flickr Photo Discovery MCP help with mood boards?
It helps you gather visual inspiration quickly. Your agent can find and list high-quality images that match your project's aesthetic so you don't have to browse manually.
Can I see the latest photos on Flickr with this?
Yes, you can pull the most recent public uploads from the global community to see what's trending right now.
Does the Flickr Photo Discovery MCP provide image metadata?
It provides detailed information for specific photos, including the title, description, and owner information.
Is this good for finding travel inspiration?
It's great for travel research. You can explore specific locations through the eyes of the global photography community to find unique perspectives.
Can I use the Flickr Photo Discovery MCP to find specific locations?
Yes, you can search for photos of specific cities, landmarks, or regions to gather visual data for your research or content.
Can I search for photos taken in a specific city?
Yes! Use the search_flickr_photos capability and include the city name in your text query. For more precision, you can also ask for specific tags related to that city.
Does this integration provide the direct image URL?
Yes. The search results include a direct link (url_m) to the medium-sized version of the photo, which can be viewed in any web browser or reference in documents.
Can I see the technical metadata like camera settings?
The get_flickr_photo_info capability retrieves titles, descriptions, and owner metadata. For exhaustive technical EXIF data, Flickr requires specific additional permissions not included in the standard discovery toolset.
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