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Pexels MCP server

developer-ishan/mcp-pexels

MCP server for searching Pexels stock photos, videos, and curated collections.

2 GitHub stars790 npm downloads / month

Install Pexels in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add developer-ishan-pexels -e PEXELS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-pexels
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "developer-ishan-pexels": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-pexels"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PEXELS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Pexels MCP server do?

MCP server for searching Pexels stock photos, videos, and curated collections.

Is the Pexels MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Pexels run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Pexels to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add developer-ishan-pexels -e PEXELS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y mcp-pexels

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