pexels/pexels
MCP ServerPexels MCP Server - free b-roll video and photo stock
check: npx https://www.pexels.com/api/
Pexels MCP server. Free, attribution-optional stock video and photos. The best zero-cost b-roll source for ad creative.
MCP Server
- Package:
pexels-mcp-server(community) - Transport: stdio
- Command:
npx -y pexels-mcp-server
Authentication
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
PEXELS_API_KEY | Yes | API key from pexels.com/api → register a new app |
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
pexels_search_videos | Search videos by query, filter by orientation/size/duration |
pexels_search_photos | Search photos by query |
pexels_get_video | Fetch a video by ID with all rendition URLs |
pexels_curated_photos | Editorially curated photo feed |
pexels_popular_videos | Currently popular videos |
Configuration Example
[[mcp.servers]]
name = "pexels"
type = "stdio"
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "pexels-mcp-server"]
timeout_seconds = 60
env = { PEXELS_API_KEY = "{{INPUT:PEXELS_API_KEY}}" }
tools = []Notes: API is free with a generous quota (200 req/hr, 20k req/mo). Always download the right rendition for the target aspect ratio.