Unsplash MCP Server

🔎 A MCP server for Unsplash image search.

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Overview

The Unsplash MCP Server is a server designed for image search using the Unsplash API, rewritten with the mark3labs/mcp-go library.

To use the Unsplash MCP Server, build the server using Go and integrate it with Cursor by modifying the mcp.json file to include your Unsplash access key.

Rewritten for improved performance and functionality. - Easy integration with Cursor for seamless image search. - Utilizes the Unsplash API for high-quality images.

Searching for high-quality images for web development projects.
Integrating image search capabilities into applications.
Enhancing design workflows with easy access to Unsplash images.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Unsplash MCP Server 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-douglarek": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-unsplash-mcp-server-douglarek"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the Unsplash MCP Server?

It is a server that allows you to search for images from Unsplash using the MCP protocol.

How do I get my Unsplash access key?

You can obtain your Unsplash access key by signing up on the Unsplash developer portal.

Is there a license for using the Unsplash MCP Server?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT license.

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