Pixabay API Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Source high-quality royalty-free stock photos and videos for your creative projects.
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Why people use Pixabay API
Pixabay API for Faster Stock Media Sourcing
With this Connector, you just describe what you need to your AI client. It scans the Pixabay library, filters the results by your specific requirements, and hands you the direct links. You get to stay in your flow without the constant context switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to millions of stock assets through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a mood board
A designer asks for 'mountain landscapes' and the agent pulls 10 high-res options with direct links.
- Real-world use case 02
Social media planning
A marketing lead needs 5 horizontal videos of 'nature' and the agent finds them instantly.
- Real-world use case 03
Web prototyping
A developer needs 3 placeholder illustrations of 'office work' and the agent retrieves them with metadata.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Pixabay API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Pixabay API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Pixabay API.
- 01 Capability
Search pixabay images
Search for free high-quality images on Pixabay. Use this to find specific photos, illustrations, or vectors based on keywords.
- 02 Capability
Search pixabay videos
Search for free high-quality videos on Pixabay. This helps you find the right motion clips for your video projects or ads.
- 03 Capability
Check api status
Check if the Pixabay service is currently operational. This lets you confirm the connection is live before starting a large search.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Pixabay API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Pixabay API 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_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Pixabay API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Pixabay API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixabay-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Pixabay API, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixabay-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API
Ask Copilot: "Using Pixabay API, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixabay-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Pixabay API, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pixabay-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API
Ask Cline: "Using Pixabay API, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pixabay-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fRIKe7I97rvyjiwG4HlsCEg4M0IRYqcxMIZ7IO23/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 Pixabay API
Ask Claude: "Using Pixabay API, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Pixabay can move forward.
Content creators and marketing leads who are tired of manual asset hunting and need a faster way to source high-quality, licensed media for their campaigns.
Content Designer
Finds specific illustrations and photos to populate mood boards or social posts on Tuesday afternoons.
Marketing Manager
Audits creative patterns and verifies asset availability for upcoming brand launches.
Web Developer
Quickly grabs placeholder images and metadata for rapid prototyping of new site layouts.
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Before you connect
Questions about Pixabay.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Pixabay API MCP to find royalty-free images?
Yes, it connects your AI client to Pixabay's massive library of high-quality, royalty-free photos, illustrations, and vectors.
Does this Connector work for finding videos too?
It does. You can search for free high-quality video clips and get direct links to use in your projects.
How does the Pixabay API MCP help with design workflows?
It removes the need to leave your workspace. You can search, filter by orientation, and get metadata through a simple chat.
Can I filter the results by image type?
Yes, you can tell your agent to specifically look for photos, illustrations, or vectors to match your design needs.
Is it possible to get direct download links?
Yes, the Connector retrieves direct links so you can grab the assets immediately without navigating to a separate website.
How do I check if the Pixabay service is working?
You can ask your agent to check the API status to make sure your media research workflow is active.
How do I find my Pixabay API Key?
Log in to your Pixabay account, and you will find your API Key in the 'Parameters' section of the API documentation page. Copy and paste it below.
Can I search for videos specifically?
Yes. Use the search_pixabay_videos capability to retrieve free video clips and their associated metadata from the Pixabay catalog.
Are illustrations and vectors included?
Yes. When using the search_pixabay_images capability, you can specify the image_type parameter as 'illustration' or 'vector' to filter your results.
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Give your agent a direct line to Pixabay.
Connect Pixabay once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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