Use Pexels from Claude
Add the Pexels connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorPexels
Pexels integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Pexels connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDesign & Media
Use Pexels from Codex
Add the Pexels connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Pexels from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Design & Media
What the Pexels connector can do
Pexels offers a free API that provides access to a vast library of high-quality photos and videos, enabling seamless integration into applications and websites.
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Pexels once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Get Collection Media
Tool to get all media within a collection by its ID. Use when you need to fetch paginated media from a specific collection.
- Get Curated Photos
Tool to get real-time curated photos. Use when you need to fetch curated photos with pagination support.
- Featured Collections
Tool to get featured collections. Use when you need curated collections of photos and videos with pagination support.
- Get Photo
Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific photo. Use when you have a valid photo ID to fetch metadata including dimensions, photographer details, and image URLs. Use after confirming the photo ID from search or curated endpoints.
- Get Video by ID
Tool to retrieve detailed information about a specific video from Pexels. Use when you have a valid video ID to fetch metadata including dimensions, duration, videographer details, and available video file versions.
Connection
API and auth details
Pexels provides a REST JSON API for high-quality stock photos and videos. Integrations can search photos and videos, retrieve curated media, access collections, paginate results, inspect rate-limit headers, and authenticate with an API key in the Authorization header.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- API key
- Official site
- https://www.pexels.com/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Pexels
Can Claude use Pexels?
Yes. Add a Pexels connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Pexels through Type?
Yes. Add a Pexels 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 Pexels 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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