Pixabay MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIXABAY_API_KEY | Yes | Your Pixabay API key obtained from https://pixabay.com/api/docs/ |
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
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_pixabay_imagesC | Search for images on Pixabay |
| search_pixabay_videosC | Search for videos on Pixabay |
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 2 tools
The two tools have perfectly distinct purposes: one searches for images and the other searches for videos on Pixabay. There is no overlap or ambiguity between them, making it trivial for an agent to choose the correct tool based on the desired media type.
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with 'search_pixabay_' as a prefix, followed by the media type ('images' or 'videos'). This naming convention is clear, predictable, and uniform across all tools in the set.
With only two tools, the server feels thin for a media search domain, as it lacks operations for retrieving details, downloading, or managing favorites. However, it is reasonable for a minimal search-focused interface, though agents might need workarounds for extended functionality.
The tool set is severely incomplete for a Pixabay integration, covering only search operations. There are significant gaps, such as no tools for getting image/video details, downloading media, or handling user accounts, which limits agent workflows and could lead to failures in broader tasks.