GIPHY Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Find and share viral GIFs and stickers with your AI client.
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Why people use GIPHY
GIPHY GIF Search and Content Discovery
This Connector changes that by letting your AI client do the hunting for you. You just describe the vibe or the phrase, and your agent pulls the best matches directly into your conversation. You get the right content without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets a direct line to the world's largest library of visual reactions.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Meme Research
A social media manager asks for funny cat reactions and gets a list of trending GIFs to choose from.
- Real-world use case 02
Creative Inspiration
A writer asks for a random GIF for a sad rainy day to set the mood for a scene.
- Real-world use case 03
Brand Messaging
A marketing lead asks the agent to find stickers for happy birthday to include in a newsletter.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete GIPHY capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GIPHY.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through GIPHY.
- 01 Capability
Get gif by id
Get a specific GIF by its ID. This is useful for pulling a known asset into your chat.
- 02 Capability
Random gif
Get a random GIF. You can optionally filter this by tag or rating for specific types of inspiration.
- 03 Capability
Search gifs
Search for GIFs by keyword. It supports pagination and rating filters to find exactly what you need.
- 04 Capability
Search stickers
Search for animated stickers. This is the best way to find transparent content for messaging.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through GIPHY.
- 05 Capability
Search tags
Search for GIF tags by keyword. This is great for finding autocomplete suggestions or related themes.
- 06 Capability
Translate to gif
Convert text to a relevant GIF. This capability is more precise than a standard search for finding the right match.
- 07 Capability
Trending gifs
Get currently trending GIFs. Use this to stay current with what's going viral online.
- 08 Capability
Trending searches
Get currently trending search terms. This shows you what topics are currently popular on the platform.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through GIPHY.
- 09 Capability
Trending stickers
Get currently trending stickers. This helps you find the most popular transparent animations.
- 10 Capability
Get gifs by ids
Get multiple GIFs by their IDs. Use this to grab a batch of specific images at once.
- 11 Capability
List gif categories
List available GIF categories. This helps you see the full range of topics available in the library.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GIPHY to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GIPHY 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_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GIPHY for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GIPHY in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GIPHY, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY
Ask Copilot: "Using GIPHY, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GIPHY, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY
Ask Cline: "Using GIPHY, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add giphy --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VYqatdM2nffioDS4NEAHXEyrHXBi5IvqtAx6SDRG/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 GIPHY
Ask Claude: "Using GIPHY, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GIPHY can move forward.
Content creators who need to keep up with memes, social media managers looking for the right reaction, and developers building apps that need a visual personality.
Social Media Manager
Finding the perfect trending GIF for a brand post in seconds.
Content Creator
Getting random visual inspiration for a video script.
App Developer
Integrating a search GIF feature into a chat interface quickly.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsGiphy
Search, browse, and integrate the world largest library of animated GIFs and stickers into your apps and conversations.
Tenor
Search and discover the world's largest library of GIFs and stickers directly from your AI agent.
MemeLord
Generate viral memes and humorous visual content with AI that understands internet culture and creates shareable images instantly.
RandomDuck
Brighten your day with random duck images, GIFs, and HTTP status ducks for developers.
Pics.io
Organize and share creative assets with a digital asset management platform that tags, searches, and delivers files fast.
YesNo
Get instant yes, no, or maybe decisions accompanied by fun GIFs to help your AI agent make choices or break ties.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep GIPHY connected.
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Cursor -
VS Code -
Windsurf -
ZCode -
Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
Kiro -
Roo Code -
Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
Augment Code -
Amp -
Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
JetBrains -
Warp -
Amazon Q -
Antigravity -
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Raycast -
Jan -
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AnythingLLM -
Open WebUI -
Msty -
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TypingMind -
Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about GIPHY.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use GIPHY with my AI client?
Yes, this Connector connects the GIPHY library directly to your AI client, allowing your agent to browse and share content for you.
How do I get GIFs into my chat?
You can simply ask your AI agent to find a GIF based on a description. It will search the library and provide the best visual matches.
Does this include stickers too?
Yes, it includes access to the sticker library so your agent can find transparent animated stickers for your messages.
Can I find trending content?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to show you what GIFs or stickers are currently trending to keep your content relevant.
How do I get an API key?
You can get a free API key from the GIPHY developers portal and paste it into your Connector configuration.
Can I search for specific categories?
Yes, your agent can browse and list specific categories to help you find content organized by tags or themes.
How do I get a GIPHY API Key?
Visit GIPHY Developers, create a free account, create an app, and copy your API key. Takes less than 2 minutes.
What's the difference between search and translate?
search_gifs returns multiple results matching your query. translate_to_gif returns a single, most relevant GIF for a word or phrase. like a smart translation.
Can I filter content by age rating?
Yes! All search and trending capabilities support rating filters: g (general), pg (parental guidance), pg-13, and r (restricted).
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to GIPHY.
Connect GIPHY once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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