What is the key difference between Unsplash Mcp and Stocky?

Unsplash Mcp belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution, while Stocky belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Unsplash Mcp or Stocky in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Unsplash Mcp and Stocky free or paid?

Unsplash Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Stocky operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Unsplash Mcp lists 5 tools with 1 views and 16 GitHub stars. Stocky lists 6 tools with 1 views and 24 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Unsplash Mcp and Stocky together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Unsplash Mcp or Stocky in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Unsplash Mcp and Stocky free to use, or do they require API keys?

Unsplash Mcp is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . Stocky operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Unsplash Mcp and Stocky at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cevatkerim-unsplash-mcp and joelio-stocky as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Unsplash Mcp has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 16 GitHub stars. Stocky holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 24 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Unsplash Mcp vs Stocky

In-depth architectural comparison of the Unsplash Mcp and Stocky MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Unsplash Mcp

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Stocky

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Unsplash Mcp if you need specialized Search & Data Extraction tools running via a local process. Choose Stocky if your workspace requires Search & Data Extraction integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Unsplash Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY.
Primary tools included: Photo search with filters (color, orientation, content safety), Random photo retrieval with optional keyword filtering, Download tracking endpoint for compliance.

Explore Unsplash Mcp Details

Choose Stocky when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: PEXELS_API_KEY, UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY, ENABLE_ATTRIBUTION_LINKS, STOCKY_CACHE_TTL, STOCKY_HTTP_TIMEOUT, STOCKY_MAX_DOWNLOAD_BYTES, STOCKY_DOWNLOAD_ROOT, STOCKY_LOG_LEVEL.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Unsplash Mcp cevatkerim Search & Data Extraction	Stocky joelio Search & Data Extraction
Summary	Unsplash photo search with proper attribution. Returns ready-to-use attribution text and HTML for each photo, making it easy for LLMs to build content pages with properly credited images. Includes search, random photos, and download tracking.	An MCP server for searching and downloading royalty-free stock photography from Pexels and Unsplash. Features multi-provider search, rich metadata, pagination support, and async performance for AI assistants to find and access high-quality images.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Unsplash Mcp Tools (5)

Photo search with filters (color, orientation, content safety)

Random photo retrieval with optional keyword filtering

Download tracking endpoint for compliance

Ready-to-use attribution text and HTML for each photo

LLM-optimized response format for easy embedding

Stocky Tools (6)

Concurrent multi-provider search (Pexels and Unsplash)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Unsplash Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cevatkerim-unsplash-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cevatkerim-unsplash-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Stocky Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "joelio-stocky": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "joelio-stocky"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PEXELS_API_KEY": "YOUR_PEXELS_API_KEY_HERE",
        "UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "ENABLE_ATTRIBUTION_LINKS": "YOUR_ENABLE_ATTRIBUTION_LINKS_HERE",
        "STOCKY_CACHE_TTL": "YOUR_STOCKY_CACHE_TTL_HERE",
        "STOCKY_HTTP_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_STOCKY_HTTP_TIMEOUT_HERE",
        "STOCKY_MAX_DOWNLOAD_BYTES": "YOUR_STOCKY_MAX_DOWNLOAD_BYTES_HERE",
        "STOCKY_DOWNLOAD_ROOT": "YOUR_STOCKY_DOWNLOAD_ROOT_HERE",
        "STOCKY_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_STOCKY_LOG_LEVEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Unsplash Mcp is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Stocky belongs to Search & Data Extraction using local stdio subprocess. Select Unsplash Mcp when you need capabilities focused on search & data extraction and Stocky when you require tools for search & data extraction.

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