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Shutterstock

Rank #41,693

io.github.Fredobumma/shutterstock-mcp

Search Shutterstock photos, footage, music and news images; preview, collect and license them.

2 versions

by fredobumma (2 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Nov 5, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by fredobumma. It ranks #41,693 of 174,875 active servers on MCP Toplist. Shutterstock is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Nov 5, 2026 and most recently updated on Nov 5, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Shutterstock can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Shutterstock

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 10, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY · optional
SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET · optional
SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN · optional
SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Shutterstock and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add shutterstock-mcp -e "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY=<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>" -e "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET=<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>" -e "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN=<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>" -e "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING=<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>" -- uvx shutterstock-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.shutterstock-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["shutterstock-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.shutterstock-mcp.env]
SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY = "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>"
SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET = "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>"
SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN = "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>"
SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING = "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shutterstock-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shutterstock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shutterstock-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shutterstock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "shutterstock-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shutterstock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shutterstock-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shutterstock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shutterstock-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shutterstock-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_KEY>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_SECRET>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN>",
        "SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING": "<your SHUTTERSTOCK_ENABLE_LICENSING>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by fredobumma

Drizzle MCP#59,002

View all fredobumma servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Shutterstockyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Nov 5, 2026
Latest version published: Nov 5, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 10, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 10, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Nov 6, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Nov 6, 2026 · still listed

Do you maintain Shutterstock? to show as its verified maintainer. The facts on this page are read from the registry listings and from MCP Toplist's own connection check; correct them in the Official MCP Registry and they follow.

VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
0.1.1	Nov 5, 2026
0.1.0	Nov 5, 2026

STANDING

#41,693of 174,875 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 133,182 of 174,875 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Shutterstock?: Shutterstock is maintained by fredobumma, which publishes 2 MCP servers (3 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Shutterstock listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Shutterstock is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Shutterstock have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Shutterstock, most recently published on Nov 5, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Shutterstock?: The source code for Shutterstock is hosted at github.com/fredobumma/shutterstock-mcp.

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