Unsplash Smart MCP Server
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Unsplash Smart MCP Server

The Unsplash Smart MCP Server is a professional image library integration solution designed for AI agents. It provides intelligent search, automatic attribution, and project-aware image management functions, simplifying the process of obtaining visual content for developers.
2.5 points
9.3K

What is the Unsplash Smart MCP Server?

This is an image service platform designed specifically for AI agents. It can understand your image needs through natural language, intelligently recommend the most matching images from the Unsplash professional image library, and automatically handle all copyright information.

How to use the Unsplash Smart MCP Server?

Simply describe the images you need in natural language through an AI agent (such as Claude in Cursor). The system will automatically understand your intention, recommend suitable images, and provide download or URL links.

Use Cases

Suitable for various scenarios that require high-quality images, such as website development, UI design, content creation, and document writing. It is particularly suitable for integration with AI workflows.

Main Features

AI Agent Optimization
Designed specifically for AI agents, it can understand natural language requests and intelligently recommend images.
Context Awareness
It can understand real needs even from vague requests and find the most relevant images.
All-in-One Tool
A single tool completes the entire process of search, recommendation, and download, reducing tool switching.
Automatic Copyright Management
Automatically records image copyright information and generates compliant attribution files.
Project-Aware Organization
Automatically organizes the image file structure according to the project type (Next.js, React, etc.).
Advantages
No need to manually search Unsplash; the AI agent does it automatically.
Understands abstract concepts and vague requests.
Reduces tool switching and improves work efficiency.
Automatically handles copyright compliance issues.
Intelligently organizes the project file structure.
Limitations
Requires an Unsplash API key.
Additional configuration may be required on Windows systems.
Some technical knowledge is required for the initial setup.

How to Use

Installation Preparation
Ensure that Node.js 18.x or a higher version is installed, and obtain an Unsplash API key.
Local Installation
Clone the repository and install dependencies.
Configure Cursor
Edit Cursor's MCP configuration file and add server configuration.
Use via AI Agent
Request images in natural language through an AI agent such as Claude in Cursor.

Usage Examples

Website Development
Find high-quality hero images for the website homepage.
Blog Writing
Find a cover image for a travel blog post.
UI Design
Find user avatar placeholder images for mobile app design.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to obtain an Unsplash API key?
What should Windows users do if they encounter the 'Client closed' error?
How to ensure compliance with Unsplash's copyright requirements?
Can multiple images be obtained at once?
Where will the images be stored?

Related Resources

Unsplash Developer Platform
Obtain an API key and learn about Unsplash service terms.
GitHub Repository
Project source code and latest updates.
Windows Compatibility Guide
Configuration instructions specific to Windows systems.
Smithery Deployment Guide
Detailed steps for deployment through the Smithery platform.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock_photo": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["./node_modules/.bin/tsx", "path/to/unsplash-mcp/src/server.ts"],
      "disabled": false,
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      },
      "shell": false
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock_photo": {
      "command": "powershell",
      "args": ["-Command", "npx tsx path/to/unsplash-mcp/src/server.ts"],
      "disabled": false,
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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