PlaceDog Connector for AI agents.
1 live capability
Get custom dog placeholder images for web and UI design.
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Why people use PlaceDog
PlaceDog for UI/UX Design and Fast Mockups
With PlaceDog, you just tell your agent what you need. It grabs the image for you and gives you a link. You stay in your workspace and get a high-quality photo that fits your layout perfectly every time.
What Vinkius changes
You get custom-sized dog placeholders instantly without leaving your workspace.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Landing Page Banners
A dev needs 3 different banner sizes.
- Real-world use case 02
Gallery Mockups
A designer is building a photo gallery.
- Real-world use case 03
Mobile App Prototypes
Someone building a profile page needs a small square placeholder.
Complete set · 1capability
The complete PlaceDog capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PlaceDog.
01
1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through PlaceDog.
- 01 Capability
Get dog image
Get a dog placeholder image. Use this to fetch a specific dog photo for your project. It's perfect for filling image slots in your code.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask PlaceDog to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PlaceDog 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_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable PlaceDog for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable PlaceDog in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"placedog": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PlaceDog, help me...". 1 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"placedog": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog
Ask Copilot: "Using PlaceDog, help me...". 1 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"placedog": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PlaceDog, help me...". 1 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"placedog": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog
Ask Cline: "Using PlaceDog, help me...". 1 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add placedog --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxaFz1JL30i0947tFI1OovnyDyH2yEoZqcciYVtP/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 PlaceDog
Ask Claude: "Using PlaceDog, show me...". 1 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work PlaceDog can move forward.
Frontend developers and UI/UX designers who are tired of hunting for placeholder images while trying to stay in the flow. It solves the generic gray box problem.
Frontend Developer
Populates image tags with realistic photos while building out new components on a Tuesday.
UI/UX Designer
Generates high-fidelity mockup assets for a client presentation without leaving their design capability.
Content Manager
Creates visual placeholders for layout planning during a sprint.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep PlaceDog connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about PlaceDog.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does PlaceDog do?
It generates dog placeholder images with custom dimensions for your projects. You just tell your agent the size, and it gives you a link.
Can I choose the dimensions?
Yes, you can specify the exact width and height in pixels for any image you need.
Do I need an API key?
No, this service is public and doesn't require any personal keys to work.
Is this good for web development?
It's perfect for frontend devs who need to quickly fill image tags with realistic photos while building out components.
How do I use PlaceDog in my AI client?
Just connect the Connector and ask your agent to get a dog image for a specific size.
Are the images high quality?
Yes, it provides high-quality JPEG links that look great in mockups and websites.
Can I use these for my production site?
These are intended as placeholders for design and development, not for final production assets.
Can I specify the exact size of the dog image?
Yes! Use the get_dog_image capability and provide the width and height in pixels. The agent will return a URL to a JPEG image matching those exact dimensions.
What kind of images does this server provide?
It provides high-quality JPEG placeholder images of dogs, perfect for web development, UI design mockups, and layout testing.
Do I need an account or API key to use PlaceDog?
No, PlaceDog is a free public service. You can start using the get_dog_image capability immediately without any registration or private credentials.
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