# Shutterstock MCP > Shutterstock MCP lets your AI agent search the entire global media repository for images, videos, and audio. It acts as a comprehensive art buyer and licensing auditor, letting you find high-quality assets—and verify their usage rights—all from one prompt. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** stock-media, royalty-free, asset-licensing, visual-search, editorial-content, media-repository ## Description This MCP connects your AI client directly to Shutterstock's massive library of stock content. You can treat it like having an autonomous art buyer sitting next to you. Instead of bouncing between search tabs and asset detail pages, your agent handles the deep dive. Need a video clip? Find it using dedicated video searches that let you filter by frame rate and quality. Looking for background music? The system lets you audit tracks, even pulling raw data like BPM profiles before committing to a license. If you're managing a large project, you can also check the full licensing history of assets or list existing collections right inside your workflow. With Vinkius hosting this MCP, you connect once and gain access to this entire media vault capability from any compatible client. ## Tools ### get_audio_details Retrieves technical data, like BPM and format, for a specific music track. ### get_image_details Pulls metadata about a single picture, including size, resolution, and type. ### get_license_history Checks the full record of which assets have been licensed or used previously on your account. ### get_video_details Gets detailed specifications, such as resolution and frame rate, for a specific video file. ### list_collections Shows you the names of your existing curated groupings or asset folders. ### search_editorial Searches for images and media specifically categorized as news or non-commercial editorial content. ### search_audio Finds background music tracks and audio clips based on keywords, mood, or genre. ### search_images Searches the core image library for photos using detailed criteria like aspect ratio and subject matter. ### search_videos Finds stock video footage, allowing filtering by quality, duration, or frame rate. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for high resolution horizontal images containing a golden retriever playing with a stick. ``` **Response:** ``` Aggressively deploying `search_images` traversing native matrices with keywords "golden retriever playing stick" explicitly locking aspect mapping parameters targeting structurally `horizontal`. Successfully retrieved 5 premium visual entries—would you like me to deeply extract their watermark-free preview addresses natively? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Look up video ID 12345678 and report back its maximum resolution available. ``` **Response:** ``` Passively evaluating `get_video_details` directly interrogating ID 12345678 rigorously. Underlying JSON matrix explicitly states Native HD structural acquisition maxing natively at rigidly formatted standard strictly recorded natively at exactly 4K (3840x2160). ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find 5 spooky audio tracks that can loop perfectly by using the search_audio protocol securely. ``` **Response:** ``` Activating query execution parameters exclusively natively via `search_audio` matching explicitly strings 'spooky' heavily. Filtered definitively filtering explicitly identifying structural loops securely yielding exactly 5 ominous soundscapes seamlessly retrieved fully efficiently. Do you require the absolute strict structural IDs subsequently seamlessly? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search Visual Assets Run targeted searches for high-quality images, videos, or editorial content using specific keywords. ### Audit Audio Tracks Find background music and audio clips, then retrieve detailed metadata like BPM profiles to ensure they match your creative needs. ### Verify Usage Rights Retrieve the complete licensing history for any asset to confirm its usage rights before deployment. ### Manage Collections List and interrogate existing curated media collections within your account structure. ## Use Cases ### Building a Brand Reel A marketing lead needs video, audio, and images for an ad. They ask their agent to `search_videos` for 'cityscape,' then use `get_audio_details` on the best track found, and finally run `search_images` to find supporting still shots, all while confirming they can afford the necessary licenses. ### Legal Asset Compliance Check A compliance officer receives a client file with dozens of images. Instead of manually checking each one, they ask their agent to check `get_license_history` for every asset ID found in the project folder. ### Podcast Background Music Prep A podcast producer needs continuous background music. They instruct their agent to use `search_audio` with 'ambient' keywords and then ask the system to pull the BPM profile using `get_audio_details` for five potential tracks. ### Editorial Content Research A journalist needs photos related to a non-fiction event. They use `search_editorial` to filter out purely commercial shots, ensuring the visuals are appropriate for news reporting and documentation. ## Benefits - Stop guessing if an asset is usable. By checking the license history via `get_license_history`, you instantly confirm usage rights for any piece of media. - You don't have to jump between search types. The MCP handles searching images (`search_images`), videos (`search_videos`), and audio tracks (`search_audio`) all from a single prompt. - Need technical specs? Get them immediately. Use `get_video_details` or `get_image_details` to confirm resolutions, frame rates, and dimensions before you commit to a download. - It’s not just search; it's auditing. You can audit audio tracks using `search_audio` and pull raw technical details like BPM profiles for perfect background looping. - Your agent acts as an expert curator. It lets you list your personal media collections via `list_collections`, giving you a bird's-eye view of all available assets. ## How It Works The bottom line is you use natural language to navigate complex media databases and extract specific licensing data without ever leaving your chat window. 1. Tell your AI client exactly what you need—for example, 'Find a high-res video of a dog running.' 2. The MCP executes the correct search protocol across images, videos, or audio based on your request and returns preliminary results. 3. You ask follow-up questions like, 'What's the BPM for that track?' or 'Show me the license history for asset X,' getting precise metadata in return. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I check if an image is safe to use with Shutterstock MCP?** You run `get_license_history` on the asset ID. This tool shows you exactly what rights are associated with that specific piece of media, which is critical for compliance. **Does the Shutterstock MCP handle videos and photos separately?** Yes. It uses dedicated protocols: `search_videos` for footage and `search_images` for static pictures. This allows you to filter by specific video parameters like frame rate or duration. **Can I use the Shutterstock MCP to find background music?** Absolutely. You search using `search_audio`, and then use `get_audio_details` to pull technical metrics, such as BPM, ensuring a perfect musical fit for your project. **What if I want to see all the assets I've ever licensed?** Use the `get_license_history` tool. It pulls up the complete record of every asset you've used or licensed through Shutterstock, helping with audits. **Does the MCP let me list my saved assets?** Yes, use `list_collections`. This tool lets your agent show you all the curated groups and folders of media you've already compiled within your account.