How do I install Pexels MCP Server?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is Pexels MCP Server official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 35 (Limited). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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Pexels MCP Server MCP Server

Name: Pexels MCP Server
Author: hanoak

MCP server for the Pexels API: search & fetch stock photos, videos, and collections.

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hanoak-pexels-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hanoak/pexels-mcp-server@1.0.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PEXELS_API_KEY": "YOUR_PEXELS_API_KEY",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "info"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Name	Required	Notes
PEXELS_API_KEY	Yes	Your Pexels API key (sent as the Authorization header, no prefix). Secret.
LOG_LEVEL	No	Log verbosity; all logs go to stderr.

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