Unsplash MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| access-key | No | Unsplash API access key, provided as a command-line argument. | |
| response-format | No | The response format for the server. Options are 'text' (returns JSON with URLs) or the default image format (base64-encoded images). | |
| UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY | No | Unsplash API access key, provided as an environment variable. |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_photosB | Search for photos on Unsplash. Returns base64-encoded images. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap between tools. The tool's purpose is clearly defined as searching for photos on Unsplash, making it distinct by default.
The single tool name follows a consistent verb_noun pattern (search_photos), and with only one tool, there is no inconsistency to evaluate. The naming is clear and predictable.
One tool is too few for a server named 'Unsplash MCP Server', which implies broader functionality like browsing, downloading, or managing photos. This minimal set feels thin and under-scoped for the apparent domain.
The tool surface is severely incomplete for an Unsplash server. It only supports searching photos, with no obvious coverage for actions like getting photo details, downloading, or user interactions, leading to significant gaps in functionality.