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🌟 Unsplash MCP Server Repository

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🔎 A MCP server for Unsplash image search.

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Overview

The Unsplash MCP Server is a powerful server designed to integrate Unsplash image search functionality into various projects, providing access to a vast library of high-quality images.

To use the Unsplash MCP Server, download the latest release, run the server executable, and connect to it using your preferred programming language to send image search queries.

  • Efficient search through the Unsplash image library. - Fast response times for search queries. - Customizable search options to find specific images.
  1. Integrating image search in web applications.
  2. Enhancing mobile apps with high-quality images.
  3. Enabling developers to easily access Unsplash images for various projects.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect 🌟 Unsplash MCP Server Repository in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-carlos-loscar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

**What programming languages can I use to connect to the server?**

You can use any programming language that supports HTTP requests to connect to the server.

**Is there a limit to the number of searches I can perform?**

No, you can perform as many searches as needed, as long as the server is running.

**How do I report issues or suggest features?**

You can submit issues or feature requests directly on the GitHub repository.

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