The giphy MCP server connects to Giphy's API to search, fetch, and display GIFs. It exposes methods for querying Giphy's library, retrieving trending GIFs, and getting random GIFs. Developers use it to integrate GIF functionality into chatbots, messaging apps, or any application needing visual content.
The giphy MCP server connects to Giphy's API to search, fetch, and display GIFs. It exposes methods for querying Giphy's library, retrieving trending GIFs, and getting random GIFs. Developers use it to integrate GIF functionality into chatbots, messaging apps, or any application needing visual content.
npx -y mcp-server-giphyAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"magarcia-mcp-server-giphy-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-server-giphy"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from giphy?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from giphy. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GIPHY_API_KEY | Yes | Your giphy API key |
"What resources are available in giphy?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in giphy"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in giphy with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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