Pixabay Mcp

Name: Pixabay Mcp
Author: liuzhuogood

@liuzhuogood

Repository

About Pixabay Mcp

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#pixabay #image-search #mcp-service

Basic information

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": "43133395-01880a26178aa251cf9b01b15"
      }
    }
  }
}

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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.

FAQ from Pixabay Mcp

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.

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.

Where are the log files stored?

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

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.