cevatkerim/unsplash-mcp
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An MCP server for Unsplash photo search with proper attribution built-in. Key differentiator: Returns ready-to-use attributiontext and attributionhtml for each photo, making it tri
MCP
cevatkerim/unsplash-mcp
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
An MCP server for searching Unsplash photos using Python. It returns ready-to-use attribution text and HTML for each photo, ensuring compliance with Unsplash API guidelines.
Best for
Best for
Developers building LLM-driven content systems that need ready-to-use, properly attributed images from Unsplash.
Use cases
- Search for stock photos by keyword or topic via an MCP-enabled LLM
- Retrieve properly attributed image URLs and license text for content pages
- Automate image selection and attribution in AI-generated articles or blogs
Notes
An MCP server for searching Unsplash photos using Python. It returns ready-to-use attribution text and HTML for each photo, ensuring compliance with Unsplash API guidelines.
9 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-01-10. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Search for stock photos by keyword or topic via an MCP-enabled LLM
- Retrieve properly attributed image URLs and license text for content pages
- Automate image selection and attribution in AI-generated articles or blogs
Pros
- Built-in attribution text and HTML simplify compliance with Unsplash licensing
- Straightforward integration with any MCP-compatible host or LLM
- Lightweight Python server with minimal dependencies
Cons
- Limited to Unsplash’s photo library; no other stock image sources
- Requires a valid Unsplash API key (free but must be obtained separately)
- Only handles photo search; no upload, metadata or user management
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Pros
- Built-in attribution text and HTML simplify compliance with Unsplash licensing
- Straightforward integration with any MCP-compatible host or LLM
- Lightweight Python server with minimal dependencies
Cons
- Limited to Unsplash's photo library; no other stock image sources
- Requires a valid Unsplash API key (free but must be obtained separately)
- Only handles photo search; no upload, metadata or user management
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