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Unsplash MCP Server

@JavaProgrammerLB

Repository

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

JavaProgrammerLB

About Unsplash MCP Server

java version unsplash mcp server

#unsplash#mcp-server#java

Unsplash MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unsplash": {
      "command": "java",
      "args": [
        "-Dspring.ai.mcp.server.stdio=true",
        "-Dspring.main.web-application-type=none",
        "-Dlogging.pattern.console=",
        "-jar",
        "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/target/unsplash-mcp-server-1.0.jar"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "${YOUR UNSPLASH ACCESS KEY}"
      }
    }
  }
}

Unsplash MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Unsplash MCP Server?

Unsplash MCP Server is an MCP server that enables searching for pictures from Unsplash. It is built with Java and can be used to integrate Unsplash image search into AI applications that support the Model Context Protocol.

How to use Unsplash MCP Server?

Clone the repository, build with Maven (mvn clean package), obtain an Unsplash Access Key from the Unsplash Developer portal, then configure the MCP server in your client’s settings with the java command, JAR path, and the UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY environment variable.

Key features of Unsplash MCP Server

  • Search pictures from Unsplash using natural language queries
  • Built with Java and Spring AI
  • Easy to integrate into any MCP-compatible client
  • Lightweight, no external dependencies beyond Java

Use cases of Unsplash MCP Server

  • Automatically find and download Unsplash images for documentation
  • Generate visual content based on user prompts in an AI chat
  • Enhance AI assistants with real-time image search capabilities

Frequently asked questions

1

What do I need to use Unsplash MCP Server?

You need a Java runtime, the built JAR file, and a valid Unsplash Access Key obtained from the Unsplash Developer portal.

2

Does this server support authentication?

Yes, the server requires the `UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY` environment variable set to your personal Unsplash Access Key.

3

What transport does this server use?

The server uses the stdio transport (Spring AI MCP stdio mode), as configured with `-Dspring.ai.mcp.server.stdio=true`.

4

How do I configure the server in my MCP client?

Add a configuration entry under `mcpServers` with the command `java`, the provided arguments, and the environment variable for the access key.

5

What are the limitations?

The README does not specify any limitations, but the server relies on the Unsplash API quota and requires a network connection.

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