afshinator/mcp-server-pexels

Overview

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Pexels stock photos and videos. It allows MCP-compatible AI agents to search and retrieve media from Pexels via standard tool calls.

Best for

Best for
Developers building MCP-enabled AI agents that need simple stock photo and video retrieval

Use cases

• Enable an AI assistant to find and include stock photos in content generation
• Automate video asset selection for marketing or presentation workflows
• Allow agents to query media libraries without manual API integration

Notes

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Pexels stock photos and videos. It allows MCP-compatible AI agents to search and retrieve media from Pexels via standard tool calls.

1 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-27. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Enable an AI assistant to find and include stock photos in content generation
• Automate video asset selection for marketing or presentation workflows
• Allow agents to query media libraries without manual API integration

Pros

• Tiny and focused implementation with minimal dependencies
• Leverages standard MCP for easy integration with many agent frameworks
• Written in TypeScript for type safety and broad compatibility

Cons

• Very early stage with only 1 star and likely little community use
• Requires a Pexels API key and MCP-supporting agent host to function
• Limited to Pexels content; no built-in fallback to other stock sources

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