Unsplash Connector for AI agents.
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Find high-resolution photography and curated visual assets for your projects.
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Why people use Unsplash
Unsplash Photography : Stop Hunting for High-Res Visuals
This Connector changes that by bringing the library to your chat. You tell your agent what you need, and it handles the searching, filtering, and link-gathering. You get the exact assets you need in seconds, keeping you focused on the actual work.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to high-res photography without leaving your AI client.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Blog Content Creation
An editor needs 5 'minimalist coffee' images for a blog post.
- Real-world use case 02
React Component Mockups
A dev wants to fill a gallery with a 'cyberpunk' vibe.
- Real-world use case 03
Brand Style Guides
A designer wants a consistent look for a mood board.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Unsplash capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Unsplash.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Unsplash.
- 01 Capability
Get photo details
Get details for a specific Unsplash photo. Use it to check properties or photographer info for a specific asset.
- 02 Capability
List latest photos
List the most recently uploaded photos on Unsplash. Use this to spot current trends in photography.
- 03 Capability
List editorial topics
List curated editorial topics like Nature or Architecture. It helps you narrow down your search to a specific niche.
- 04 Capability
Get random photo
Get a random high-resolution photo. This is perfect for finding a unique placeholder quickly.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Unsplash.
- 05 Capability
Search collections
Search for curated photo collections by keyword. This is better than searching for single photos when you need a cohesive look.
- 06 Capability
Search photos
Search Unsplash for free high-resolution photos. This returns IDs and URLs for immediate use in your project.
- 07 Capability
Search photographers
Search for Unsplash photographers by name or username. Use this to find and follow specific visual styles.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Unsplash.
- 08 Capability
Get collection details
Get the details for a specific photo collection. Use this to understand the theme of a folder before you dive in.
- 09 Capability
Get photographer photos
List photos uploaded by a specific Unsplash user. It's the best way to find a consistent style from a single creator.
- 10 Capability
List collection photos
List all photos in a specific collection. This is great for grabbing a batch of related images at once.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Unsplash to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Unsplash 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_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Unsplash for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Unsplash in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unsplash": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Unsplash, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unsplash": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash
Ask Copilot: "Using Unsplash, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unsplash": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Unsplash, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"unsplash": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash
Ask Cline: "Using Unsplash, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add unsplash --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tVCspzUWSyNRd0SNraQ4VaQPmfAvyOIBUjZ8zjsu/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 Unsplash
Ask Claude: "Using Unsplash, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Unsplash can move forward.
This is for creative professionals who need to source high-quality imagery quickly without the friction of manual browsing. It's for anyone who needs to maintain a consistent visual aesthetic across a project.
Content Editor
Finds 3 'minimalist coffee shop' images for a blog post and gets the links instantly.
Frontend Architect
Pulls random visuals for a React project mockup to fill gallery components during the build.
Design Agency Lead
Queries specialized curations to find a consistent look and feel for a new brand style guide.
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Before you connect
Questions about Unsplash.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Unsplash MCP find specific types of photos?
Yes, it lets you search for anything from 'nature' to 'industrial' using natural language prompts.
Does the Unsplash MCP provide high-resolution images?
Every photo returned is high-resolution and ready for professional use.
How does the Unsplash MCP help with design consistency?
You can search for curated collections to ensure all your images share the same aesthetic.
Can I find specific photographers with the Unsplash MCP?
Yes, you can search for creators by name to see their full portfolios.
Is the Unsplash MCP good for web development?
It's great for getting quick image URLs to plug into your code during the prototyping phase.
Can the Unsplash MCP search for collections?
Yes, you can search for thematic bundles of images using keywords to find a cohesive look.
Can it automatically fetch 5 relevant images based on an abstract concept and give me direct URLs?
Yes. Command the LLM using 'search_photos' with a query like 'Serenity' and 'per_page: 5'. It leverages the native search algorithm to bring back structured output containing precise image hotlinks alongside the photographers' names for attribution.
If I am building a mock UI, can it provide a purely random high-res placeholder image?
A perfect use case! Instruct the AI to call 'get_random_photo'. It skips conventional heavy searches pulling one brilliant, random massive resolution photo. You can even filter the chaos slightly (e.g., random 'architecture').
How do I ensure I get photos only from a specific trusted photographer I like?
If you know their handle, fire off the 'get_photographer_photos' payload. The bot will bypass generic listings entirely, retrieving paginated bundles of art exclusively captured and uploaded by that precise account profile natively.
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