Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server safe to use?

Unsplash Smart Mcp Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.

How do I install Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?

Unsplash Smart Mcp Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What AI clients work with Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?

Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server actively maintained?

Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is less actively maintained — last commit was 162 days ago. It has 60 GitHub stars.

Unsplash Smart Mcp Server

Name: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server
Author: drumnation

@drumnation/unsplash-smart-mcp-server · by drumnation

AI-powered FastMCP server for intelligent stock photo search, download, and attribution management from Unsplash

60 18/wk GitHub npm

No known CVEs

MIT license

Maintained

Last commit 162d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

0 tools

Grade F

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock_photo": {
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-Command",
        "npx tsx path/to/unsplash-mcp/src/server.ts"
      ],
      "command": "powershell",
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

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What Unsplash Smart Mcp Server does

Empower your AI agents with stunning visuals, zero hassle.

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Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server safe to use?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
How do I install Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server actively maintained?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is less actively maintained — last commit was 162 days ago. It has 60 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stock_photo": {
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-Command",
        "npx tsx path/to/unsplash-mcp/src/server.ts"
      ],
      "command": "powershell",
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

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What Unsplash Smart Mcp Server does

Empower your AI agents with stunning visuals, zero hassle.

Test This Server

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npx -y '@drumnation/unsplash-smart-mcp-server' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

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🖼️ Unsplash Smart MCP Server

Empower your AI agents with stunning visuals, zero hassle.

A powerful FastMCP server that enables AI agents to seamlessly search, recommend, and deliver professional stock photos from Unsplash with intelligent context awareness and automated attribution management.

🚀 Why Choose This Unsplash Integration

In the landscape of visual content integration, our Unsplash Smart MCP Server stands out as the definitive solution for AI-powered image acquisition:

🧠 AI-Agent Optimized: Purpose-built for AI agents like Claude in Cursor, streamlining image requests with natural language
🔍 Context-Aware Image Selection: Interprets vague requests intelligently, delivering relevant images even from abstract prompts
⚡ Single Tool Efficiency: Eliminates tool spam with a unified stock_photo tool that handles the entire image workflow
📊 Resource Optimization: URL-first approach conserves bandwidth and storage while maintaining flexibility
✅ Automatic Attribution: Built-in compliance with Unsplash's Terms of Service with zero developer effort
📁 Project-Aware Organization: Intelligently organizes images based on your project structure (Next.js, React, Vue, etc.)
🧩 Seamless Integration: Designed for minimal setup and maximum compatibility with your existing workflow

✨ Features Beyond Comparison

For AI Agent Developers

Smart Contextual Search: Find the perfect image through natural language requests
Automatic Subject Selection: AI determines optimal image subjects from your purpose description
Intent-Driven Results: Get images that match not just keywords, but the underlying intent
Seamless Agent Integration: Works out-of-the-box with Claude in Cursor and other MCP-compatible agents

For Project Efficiency

Two-Step Workflow: Get URLs for controlled downloads, avoiding permission issues and unnecessary storage
Project-Aware File Management: Auto-organizes images based on framework conventions
Intelligent Directory Creation: Creates appropriate folder structures based on your project type
Progressive Enhancement: Works with any project size, from quick prototypes to enterprise applications

For Compliance Peace of Mind

Complete Attribution Management:
- Local attribution database tracks all image usage
- Automatic embedding of photographer metadata in images (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)
- One-click generation of attribution pages in multiple formats
- Comprehensive API for attribution data

🛠️ Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js 18.x or higher
An Unsplash API access key (get one here)

Local Installation (Recommended)

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/drumnation/unsplash-smart-mcp-server.git
cd unsplash-smart-mcp-server

Install dependencies:

npm install

Configure your Cursor MCP settings:
- macOS: Edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json
- Windows: Edit %USERPROFILE%\.cursor\mcp.json
- Linux: Edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json
Add the following configuration:

{
  "servers": {
    "unsplash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["tsx", "src/server.ts"],
      "cwd": "/absolute/path/to/unsplash-smart-

... [View full README on GitHub](https://github.com/drumnation/unsplash-smart-mcp-server#readme)

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Score breakdown

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How we score →

0255075100

−49

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked @drumnation/unsplash-smart-mcp-server against OSV.dev.

Community

Reviews

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Have you used this server?

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How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server safe to use?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
How do I install Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What AI clients work with Unsplash Smart Mcp Server?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is Unsplash Smart Mcp Server actively maintained?: Unsplash Smart Mcp Server is less actively maintained — last commit was 162 days ago. It has 60 GitHub stars.