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Unsplash MCP server

hanoak/unsplash-mcp-server

Unsplash API: photos, search, users, collections, topics and stats, with guideline-compliant attribution, download tracking and rate-limit reporting.

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Install Unsplash in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add hanoak-unsplash -e UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY=... -- npx -y @hanoak/unsplash-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hanoak-unsplash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hanoak/unsplash-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Unsplash MCP server do?

Unsplash API: photos, search, users, collections, topics and stats, with guideline-compliant attribution, download tracking and rate-limit reporting.

Is the Unsplash 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 Unsplash run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Unsplash to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add hanoak-unsplash -e UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY=... -- npx -y @hanoak/unsplash-mcp-server

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