Pexels Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Find and source high-quality stock photos and videos for your creative projects.
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Why people use Pexels
Pexels for faster stock media sourcing in design workflows
This Connector changes that by letting you stay in your chat. You just describe the scene you need, and your agent pulls the best matches from Pexels instantly. You get high-quality results without the friction of a manual search.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to Pexels' media library without leaving your chat.
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 brand aesthetic
A designer asks for 'minimalist kitchen photos with blue tones.
- Real-world use case 02
Sourcing social media background loops
A social media manager needs high-energy fitness clips.
- Real-world use case 03
Building a mood board quickly
A creative lead wants to see what's trending.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Pexels capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Pexels.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Pexels.
- 01 Capability
Get curated photos
Grabs hand-picked photos selected by Pexels editors. This is great for finding high-quality inspiration.
- 02 Capability
Get featured collections
Retrieves the most popular collections currently featured on the platform. See what's trending now.
- 03 Capability
Get photo details
Fetches specific data like dimensions and metadata for a single photo. Use this to check file specs.
- 04 Capability
Get popular videos
Lists the most-watched videos on Pexels right now. Good for finding high-engagement motion content.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Pexels.
- 05 Capability
Get video details
Provides specific specs and details for a single video file. Get the exact info you need for your project.
- 06 Capability
Get collection media
Pulls every piece of media inside a specific collection. Use this to see all items in a group.
- 07 Capability
List my collections
Shows all the personal collections you've created on your Pexels account. Keep track of your saved assets.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Pexels.
- 08 Capability
Search photos by color
Finds photos that match a specific color palette for consistent branding. Keep your visual style tight.
- 09 Capability
Search photos
Finds free stock photos based on your search terms with pagination support. Browse a wide variety of images.
- 10 Capability
Search videos
Finds free stock videos based on your search terms. Get motion content tailored to your needs.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Pexels to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Pexels 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_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Pexels for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Pexels in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pexels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Pexels, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pexels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels
Ask Copilot: "Using Pexels, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pexels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Pexels, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pexels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels
Ask Cline: "Using Pexels, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pexels --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Vt2A74kqdEe0UXubQO9gofwEEKYGP2XHLbXtFraU/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 Pexels
Ask Claude: "Using Pexels, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Pexels can move forward.
This is for content creators and designers who spend too much time scrolling through stock sites to find the right 'vibe' for a project.
Content Designer
Uses the capability on Tuesday afternoons to find specific aesthetic images for a new brand landing page.
Social Media Manager
Searches for trending video loops to include in upcoming marketing campaigns.
Frontend Developer
Grabs high-quality placeholder images for UI mockups without leaving the code editor.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Pixabay API
Search stock media. audit images and videos via AI.
Unsplash
Access millions of high-resolution images. search photos, manage collections, and track download statistics directly from any AI agent.
Shutterstock
Equip your AI agent to radically sift through Shutterstock's immense media vault. Search high-quality images, videos, audio, and audit editorial licenses directly from your prompt.
Pixabay
Search and retrieve millions of royalty-free images and videos directly from Pixabay's massive creative library.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Pexels connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Pexels.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Pexels MCP to find free stock photos?
Yes, you can search for a huge variety of high-quality, free stock photos using simple text descriptions.
How does the Pexels MCP help with video content?
It allows your agent to find and list high-quality stock videos for your projects, including popular and trending content.
Can I filter photos by color using the Pexels MCP?
Yes, you can specifically search for photos that match a certain color palette to keep your designs consistent.
Does the Pexels MCP let me see my own collections?
It can list all the personal collections you've created on your Pexels account so you can access your saved assets easily.
How does the Pexels MCP save time for designers?
It eliminates the need to browse the Pexels website manually. You can find, filter, and get details for media directly in your chat.
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