unsplash
pipStandardUnsplash MCP server provides image search functionality. It connects to Unsplash's API to fetch photos, collections, and user data. Developers use it to integrate Unsplash's image library into applications, enabling search by keywords, collections, or user uploads.
207210Updated 7 months ago
Overview
Unsplash MCP server provides image search functionality. It connects to Unsplash's API to fetch photos, collections, and user data. Developers use it to integrate Unsplash's image library into applications, enabling search by keywords, collections, or user uploads.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install unsplash-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"hellokaton-unsplash-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install unsplash-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from unsplash?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for unsplash
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from unsplash. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| UNSPLASH_API_KEY | Yes | Your unsplash API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in unsplash?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in unsplash"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in unsplash with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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