Getty Images Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Source and manage professional stock media for your creative projects.
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Why people use Getty Images
Getty Images for streamlined stock media procurement
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It scans the library, filters for the right usage rights, and presents the best matches directly in your chat. You get to stay in your flow, making decisions instead of managing tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional stock media procurement without the manual clicking.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Quickly sourcing safe ad imagery
A social media manager needs 10 images of 'modern sustainable architecture' for a campaign.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying historical news events
A journalist is looking for archival photos of a specific 1970s protest.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing video metadata in bulk
A video editor needs to know the resolution of 5 different clips.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Getty Images capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Getty Images.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Getty Images.
- 01 Capability
Download image
Use download_image to grab high-resolution files. It also handles your corporate quota limits automatically.
- 02 Capability
Search images
Use search_images to find Getty stock photos. It returns asset IDs, titles, and preview URLs for your creative projects.
- 03 Capability
Get video
Use get_video to see the full details of a specific clip. You can check duration and resolution before you download.
- 04 Capability
List collections
Use list_collections to see your Getty lightbox folders. It helps you manage and organize assets across different projects.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Getty Images.
- 05 Capability
Search creative
Use search_creative to find images safe for marketing. It filters the library for commercial-use assets only.
- 06 Capability
Search editorial
Use search_editorial to find news and archival photos. This is perfect for historical research and journalistic work.
- 07 Capability
Get image
Use get_image to see the full details of a specific asset. It provides all the metadata you need for a single photo.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Getty Images.
- 08 Capability
Get images batch
Use get_images_batch to pull details for a group of photos at once. This saves time when auditing large collections.
- 09 Capability
Search videos
Use search_videos to find stock footage. It lets you browse the video library for specific scenes and themes.
- 10 Capability
Get similar
Use get_similar to find images that match the style of a specific asset. It helps keep your visual aesthetic consistent.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Getty Images to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Getty Images 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_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Getty Images for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Getty Images in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"getty-images": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Getty Images, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"getty-images": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images
Ask Copilot: "Using Getty Images, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"getty-images": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Getty Images, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"getty-images": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images
Ask Cline: "Using Getty Images, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add getty-images --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6VQQYkHafeaRZZrq6Qt6EQKWqVQYdcM77RHFC23M/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 Getty Images
Ask Claude: "Using Getty Images, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Getty Images can move forward.
This is for content producers who are tired of digging through stock libraries manually. It solves the pain of searching for 'safe' images and managing hundreds of assets across multiple projects.
Content Creator
Uses the agent to find high-quality visuals for blogs and social posts without leaving their creative workspace.
Marketing Manager
Finds commercially-safe imagery for ad campaigns and organizes them into project-specific lightboxes.
Journalist
Searches through archival news photography to verify historical facts and find specific global events.
Graphic Designer
Discovers visually similar assets to maintain a consistent aesthetic across a large brand campaign.
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Before you connect
Questions about Getty Images.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Getty Images MCP find images for my ads?
Yes, it can specifically filter for creative assets that are safe for commercial use. This ensures you only see imagery licensed for advertising and marketing.
How does this help with historical research?
It can search through editorial and archival archives to find specific news events or global trends. This is great for journalists and researchers who need accurate historical photos.
Can I download the high-resolution files?
Yes, the Connector can pull high-res download URLs and manage your corporate quota limits automatically. This makes it easy to get production-ready files into your workspace.
Can it find videos too?
Yes, it can search the stock video library and provide details like duration and resolution. You can browse for specific scenes and themes using natural language.
How do I organize my favorite photos?
You can manage your Getty lightbox collections to keep your projects organized. The agent can list your folders and help you manage assets across different campaigns.
Can it find similar photos?
Yes, you can provide an asset ID and the agent will find visually similar images. This is helpful for maintaining a consistent look and feel across a large project.
Can my agent search only for commercially safe images in Getty?
Yes. Use the 'search_creative' capability. It pre-filters results for commercial, advertising, and marketing use, ensuring the assets you discover are commercially safe natively.
How do I download an image through the agent?
Use the 'download_image' capability. Provide the Asset ID. Note that this requires an active subscription and will consume your corporate quota. The agent will return a secure download URL synchronously.
Can I find images similar to one I already liked through the agent?
Absolutely. Use the 'get_similar' capability. Provide the ID of your source image, and the agent will analyze its visual properties to find related compositions and aesthetic patterns within Getty's library.
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