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Unsplash MCP. Curate Visual Assets Through Conversation.

Unsplash MCP connects your AI agent directly to Unsplash’s library of high-quality, free photos. Your agent can search for images by keyword, audit user portfolios, and find curated collections instantly—all through a simple chat conversation. Get detailed metadata or random inspirational shots without ever leaving your client.

Unsplash MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Unsplash MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Unsplash MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Unsplash MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Unsplash MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Unsplash MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Unsplash MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Unsplash MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Search for specific imagery

You can search the entire library for high-quality photos using keywords or filters.

Analyze photo performance data

The agent retrieves detailed statistics about a picture, helping you judge its reach and popularity.

Audit creator portfolios

You can list every single photo uploaded by a specific user to track their body of work.

Find thematic collections

The MCP searches for and lists curated groups of photos based on shared themes or styles.

Get random inspiration shots

Need a quick visual break? The agent pulls a high-quality, random picture into your conversation.

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What AI agents can do with Unsplash Alternative: 10 Tools for Visual Discovery

Use these tools to search the Unsplash library for specific photos, track user activity, analyze image statistics, or find themed collections instantly.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Get Collection

Retrieves specific details about a themed photo collection.

Get Photo Stats

Gets the usage statistics and performance data for any single photograph.

Get Photo

Fetches comprehensive details, including metadata, for a specific photo.

Get Random Photo

Pulls and provides high-quality image data from the Unsplash library at random.

Get User Photos

Lists all photos that a specific user has uploaded to their profile.

Get User

Retrieves basic and detailed information about a specific Unsplash user account.

List Topics

Lists currently curated topics on the platform to see what visual themes are trending.

Search Collections

Searches across Unsplash for themed collections matching specific criteria.

Search Photos

Performs a search of the entire photo database using keywords, orientation, or more...

Search Users

Searches for specific users by name to find photographers or contributors.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Unsplash MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Unsplash integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Unsplash, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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Sifting Through Stock Photo Libraries Is a Grind.

Right now, if you need visual assets for a campaign, your process probably looks like this: You open the stock site. You type a keyword. You click through pages of results. Then you find 2-3 images that look promising, but to confirm their usage rights or check them against your brand guidelines, you have to manually copy data points and switch tabs. It's slow, it’s tedious, and half the time, you just give up.

With this MCP, you skip all that clicking. You simply ask your agent for what you need—like 'Show me three options for a corporate tech theme with blue tones.' The answer comes back with direct links, full metadata, and even performance stats attached. You get answers, not endless scroll.

Unsplash MCP: Visual Intelligence in Conversation

You no longer have to open a browser, navigate to the search page, input your criteria, and hit 'Search.' The agent handles that entire sequence. You can ask it to `search_collections` for themed ideas or run `get_user_photos` on a specific artist's work, all without lifting a finger beyond typing a question.

The change is profound: visual research shifts from being an operational chore into an instantaneous part of the conversation. Your agent gives you actionable data and curated assets, right when you need them.

What Unsplash MCP does for your AI

This MCP lets you treat visual research like talking to an expert curator who never gets tired. You don't need to navigate endless dashboards; your agent handles the heavy lifting. Instead of manually sifting through millions of images, you just ask for what you need—whether it's a specific aesthetic or photos from a certain photographer.

It acts as a real-time visual intelligence layer. Your agent can find high-resolution pictures by keyword and even get statistics on how popular those pictures are. It also lets you audit the work of specific creators, listing everything they’ve uploaded to keep track of their style. When your team needs this kind of power, connecting it via Vinkius's catalog means all your visual data is accessible from one place, no matter what AI client you use.

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Frequently asked questions about Unsplash MCP

How do I use Unsplash MCP to find photos? +

You can search using search_photos by giving the agent keywords or filters. Just ask your agent, 'Find me high-resolution pictures of coffee shops in Italy' and it will handle the rest.

Can Unsplash MCP tell me who uploaded a photo? +

Yes. You can use get_photo or get_user to retrieve details about both the specific image and the account that provided it, helping you track creators.

What is the difference between searching photos and collections using Unsplash MCP? +

Searching photos (search_photos) gives you a broad result set based on keywords. Searching collections (search_collections) lets you find pre-curated, themed groups of images that are already grouped by experts.

Does Unsplash MCP provide stats for every image? +

You must use the get_photo_stats tool to access performance metrics. The agent doesn't guess; it retrieves actual, quantifiable data about how often an image is used.

Can I find a random photo using Unsplash MCP? +

Absolutely. You simply ask the agent for a 'random high-quality photo,' and the get_random_photo tool delivers it instantly into your chat.