Use Google Photos from Claude
Add the Google Photos connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorGoogle Photos
Google Photos integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Google Photos connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDesign & Media
Use Google Photos from Codex
Add the Google Photos connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
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Design & Media
What the Google Photos connector can do
Google Photos is a cloud-based photo storage and organization service offering automatic backups, AI-assisted search, and shared albums for personal and collaborative media management
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Google Photos once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Add Enrichment
Adds an enrichment at a specified position in a defined album.
- Batch Add Media Items
Adds one or more media items to an album in Google Photos.
- Batch Create Media Items
Batch upload and create media items in Google Photos. Supports three input methods: 1. 'urls': Simple list of public URLs (file names extracted automatically) 2. 'media_files': List of objects with url/file, file_name, and description 3. 'files': List of FileUploadable objects for pre-uploaded files Media items can optionally be added to an album at a specific position. Maximum 50 items per request.
- Batch Get Media Items
Returns the list of media items for the specified media item identifiers.
- Create Album
Creates a new album in Google Photos.
Connection
API and auth details
Google Photos developer APIs support OAuth-authorized access to media workflows such as selecting photos with Picker API and, where available, library resources such as albums, media items, uploads, and sharing-related operations.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- OAuth
- Official site
- https://www.google.com/photos/about/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Google Photos
Can Claude use Google Photos?
Yes. Add a Google Photos connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Google Photos through Type?
Yes. Add a Google Photos connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Google Photos MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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