How do I connect Google Photos MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install google-photos-mcp --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is Google Photos MCP Server free?

MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.

What can Google Photos MCP Server do?

Google Photos MCP Server documents 19 tools to the agent, including add_album_enrichment, add_media_to_album, auth_status. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Google Photos MCP

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by savethepolarbears

A Model Context Protocol repository for Google Photos API

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$npx -y @smithery/cli install google-photos-mcp --client claude

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19 of 19 tools

Documented tools (19)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

add_album_enrichment

Add text or location enrichment

add_media_to_album

Add existing items to an album (max 50)

auth_status

Check authentication status

create_album

Create a new album

create_album_with_media

Create album + upload files in one call (max 50)

create_picker_session

Start a Picker session for full library access

describe_filter_capabilities

JSON reference of all filter options

get_album

Get album details

get_photo

Get photo details (optional base64)

list_album_photos

List photos in an album

list_albums

List all albums

list_media_items

List all media items

poll_picker_session

Check session status and retrieve selected photos

search_media_by_filter

Filter by dates, categories, media type, favorites, archived

search_photos

Text-based photo search

search_photos_by_location

Search by location name

set_album_cover

Set album cover photo

start_auth

Start OAuth flow via temporary local server

upload_media

Upload a local file

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Questions about Google Photos MCP Server

How do I connect Google Photos MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `npx -y @smithery/cli install google-photos-mcp --client claude` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is Google Photos MCP Server free?: MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.
What can Google Photos MCP Server do?: Google Photos MCP Server documents 19 tools to the agent, including add_album_enrichment, add_media_to_album, auth_status. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.