Giphy Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Find and integrate trending GIFs and stickers into your content.
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Why people use Giphy
Giphy for Automated Visual Content Curation
This Connector removes those steps. You just tell your agent what you need, and it handles the search, filtering, and retrieval. You get the asset link immediately in your current window.
What Vinkius changes
Your agent becomes a dedicated visual researcher that pulls high-quality media instantly.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a specific reaction for a post
A social media manager asks for a 'rocket launch' GIF.
- Real-world use case 02
Adding variety to a dynamic app
A developer uses get_random_sticker to pull a new asset every time a user refreshes a specific section of their app.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking current cultural trends
A curator uses get_trending_stickers to get a list of the most popular assets in real-time to inform their content strategy.
Complete set · 10capabilities
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 10 available through Giphy.
- 01 Capability
Get random sticker
Pulls a random sticker from the library. Use this when you need a quick, unexpected visual asset.
- 02 Capability
Get random gif
Pulls a random GIF from the library. Use this for variety when you don't have a specific search term in mind.
- 03 Capability
Search gifs
Searches for GIFs with filters for limit, rating, and language. It lets you narrow down results to exactly what you need.
- 04 Capability
Search stickers
Searches for animated stickers. Use this to find transparent overlays for your visual projects.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Giphy.
- 05 Capability
Translate text to gif
Turns a specific phrase into a single GIF. This is the fastest way to find a visual match for a piece of text.
- 06 Capability
Translate text to sticker
Turns a specific phrase into a sticker. This helps you find a relevant animated overlay for a text prompt.
- 07 Capability
Get trending gifs
Lists the GIFs currently trending globally. Use this to keep your content aligned with current cultural moments.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Giphy.
- 08 Capability
Get trending stickers
Lists the stickers currently trending globally. This helps you see what visual assets are gaining traction right now.
- 09 Capability
Search channels
Finds verified Giphy channels. This helps you locate high-quality content from specific brands or creators.
- 10 Capability
Get gif details
Retrieves specific details for a GIF by its ID. Use this to get source URLs, ratings, and dimensions.
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_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"giphy-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add giphy-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vVcs8zOJ3CVyJeN3kRrUVBC8kybYz6deYJy1zZBb/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...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Giphy can move forward.
This is for the content creator who's tired of manual searching and the developer who needs to automate visual media in an app.
Social Media Manager
Finds trending GIFs for posts using natural language on a busy Tuesday afternoon.
Product Developer
Integrates dynamic stickers into an app via automated queries to improve user engagement.
Content Curator
Monitors cultural trends to discover new media assets without leaving their workspace.
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Before you connect
Questions about Giphy.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Giphy MCP to find stickers for my app?
Yes, you can use the Giphy MCP to search for animated stickers and pull them into your app. It works by letting your agent query the library for specific keywords or themes.
How does the Giphy MCP handle trending content?
The Giphy MCP gives your agent access to real-time data. It can pull a list of the most popular GIFs or stickers globally at any moment.
Can I find content from specific brands using the Giphy MCP?
Yes, you can use the Giphy MCP to search verified channels. This lets you find high-quality media from specific creators or brands easily.
Does the Giphy MCP support searching with filters?
Yes, the Giphy MCP lets your agent filter searches by language, rating, and result limits to help find exactly what you need.
Can the Giphy MCP turn my text into a GIF?
Yes, it can. The Giphy MCP has a translation feature that takes a phrase and finds the single most relevant GIF or sticker for that text.
How do I get the source URLs for the media?
When your agent finds a GIF or sticker using the Giphy MCP, it can retrieve the source URL and other metadata like dimensions for you.
How do I get an API Key for Giphy?
Create a free account at developers.giphy.com and navigate to the dashboard to 'Create an App'. Your key will be displayed in the app settings.
What is the difference between GIFs and Stickers?
GIFs are standard animated images. Stickers are animated GIFs with a transparent background, ideal for layering and overlays.
Can I filter results by content rating?
Yes! Use the rating parameter in the search capabilities to filter by g, pg, pg-13, or r ratings to ensure appropriate content.
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