https://github.com/hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server
A MCP server for Unsplash image search and utilities.
https://github.com/hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server
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A MCP server for Unsplash image search and utilities.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server
- Owner: hellokaton
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-03-18T08:42:50.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-18T10:10:05.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-18T10:25:37.452Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: mcp-server, python3, unsplash-mcp
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 185 KB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Unsplash MCP Server
English | [็ฎไฝไธญๆ](README_zh.md)
> A simple MCP server for seamless Unsplash image integration and search capabilities.
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[](https://smithery.ai/server/@hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server)## ๐ Overview
Unsplash MCP Server is used for searching rich, high-quality images. It's ideal for developers who want to integrate Unsplash functionality into their own applications.
## โจ Features
- **Advanced Image Search**: Search Unsplash's extensive photo library with filters for:
- Keyword relevance
- Color schemes
- Orientation options
- Custom sorting and pagination## ๐ Obtaining Unsplash Access Key
Before installing this server, you'll need to obtain an Unsplash API Access Key:
1. Create a developer account at [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/developers)
2. Register a new application
3. Get your Access Key from the application details page
4. Use this key in the configuration steps belowFor more details, refer to the [official Unsplash API documentation](https://unsplash.com/documentation).
## ๐ Installation
To install Unsplash Image Integration Server for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server):
### IDE Setup
**Cursor IDE**
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server --client cursor --config "{\"unsplashAccessKey\":\"YOUR_ACCESS_KEY\"}"
```**Windsurf**
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server --client windsurf --config "{\"unsplashAccessKey\":\"YOUR_ACCESS_KEY\"}"
```**Cline**
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install @hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server --client cline --config "{\"unsplashAccessKey\":\"YOUR_ACCESS_KEY\"}"
```### Manual Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server.git# Navigate to project directory
cd unsplash-mcp-server# Create virtual environment
uv venv# Install dependencies
uv pip install .
```**Cursor Editor Integration**
Add the following configuration to your Cursor editor's `settings.json`:
โ ๏ธ **Note:** Please adjust the following configuration according to your actual installation:
- If `uv` is not in your system PATH, use an absolute path (e.g., `/path/to/uv`)
- `./server.py` should be modified to the actual location of your server script (can use absolute path or path relative to workspace)
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"unsplash": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "--with", "fastmcp", "fastmcp", "run", "./server.py"],
"env": {
"UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "${YOUR_ACCESS_KEY}"
}
}
}
}
```### Using in Cursor
## ๐ ๏ธ Available Tools
### Search Photos
```json
{
"tool": "search_photos",
"query": "mountain",
"per_page": 5,
"orientation": "landscape"
}
```## ๐ Other Implementations
- Golang: [unsplash-mcp-server](https://github.com/douglarek/unsplash-mcp-server)
- Java: [unsplash-mcp-server](https://github.com/JavaProgrammerLB/unsplash-mcp-server)## ๐ License
[MIT License](LICENSE)
## ๐ฌ Contact
- [Twitter/X](https://x.com/hellokaton)
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/hellokaton/unsplash-mcp-server/issues)