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Pixabay MCP Server

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liuzhuogood

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Zhuo Liu

About Pixabay MCP Server

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#pixabay#image-search#mcp-service

Pixabay MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixabay-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pixabay-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXABAY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PIXABAY_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Pixabay Mcp?

Pixabay Mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI agents to search for images from the Pixabay platform. It requires a Pixabay API key for authentication and is intended for developers integrating image search into AI-driven applications.

How to use Pixabay Mcp?

Install using pip install pixabay-mcp or run via uvx pixabay-mcp. Start the server by providing your API key either as a command-line argument (--api-key=APIKEY) or by placing it in a .env file as PIXABAY_API_KEY. The server then becomes available for AI agents to perform image searches.

Key features of Pixabay Mcp

  • Searches images from Pixabay using a valid API key.
  • Can be installed with pip or run via uvx.
  • Supports authentication via command-line argument or .env file.
  • Logs activity to files named app_YYYYMMDD.log.
  • Designed for integration with MCP-compatible AI agents.

Use cases of Pixabay Mcp

  • Integrate Pixabay image search into an AI assistant or agent workflow.
  • Allow AI applications to fetch stock images during content generation.
  • Automate image retrieval for projects that need free‑to‑use visuals.

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I get a Pixabay API key?

Visit the Pixabay API documentation at https://pixabay.com/api/docs/ to apply for your own key.

2

How do I install and run Pixabay Mcp?

Install via `pip install pixabay-mcp` or use `uvx pixabay-mcp --api-key=APIKEY`. You can also run `python server.py --api-key=APIKEY` or set the key in a `.env` file.

3

Where are the log files stored?

Logs are saved in the application directory with the filename format `app_YYYYMMDD.log`.

4

Can I use a `.env` file to avoid exposing my API key in commands?

Yes. Create a `.env` file in the root directory with `PIXABAY_API_KEY=your_key` and run `python server.py`. The `.env` file is excluded from git for security.

5

What license is Pixabay Mcp released under?

It is released under the MIT license.

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