# How to integrate Googlephotos MCP with Grok Build ```json { "title": "How to integrate Googlephotos MCP with Grok Build", "toolkit": "Googlephotos", "toolkit_slug": "googlephotos", "framework": "Grok Build", "framework_slug": "grok-build", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/grok-build", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/grok-build.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:14:01.025Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### How to integrate Googlephotos MCP with Grok Build [Grok Build](https://docs.x.ai/build/overview) is xAI's terminal coding agent. It runs on Grok 4.5, plans its work before it acts, and can run multiple sub-agents in parallel. It also reads Claude Code's MCP configuration, so any server you already have in a .mcp.json is picked up with no changes. In this guide, I will show you how to connect your Googlephotos account to Grok Build through Composio, so it can find all photos from your last vacation, create a new album for 2024 events, upload these images to your family album, and more without leaving the terminal. Composio holds the OAuth tokens for you, and Grok Build only calls the tools you approve. ## Also integrate Googlephotos with - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/antigravity) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio over a standalone MCP server? - Read and write access. Composio's Googlephotos integration lets Grok Build take real actions like creating drafts, sending updates, and labeling records, not just reading data. - 1,000+ SaaS toolkits out of the box. One endpoint gives you a full catalog of pre-built connectors, from Gmail and Slack to Notion, Linear, and Salesforce. - One MCP server for every app. Wire up a single Composio server instead of maintaining a separate MCP entry for each app. - Smart, context-aware tool loading. Grok Build caps how many tools it holds in a single request. Composio loads only the tools a task needs, so you do not spend that budget on tools you are not using. - Cross-app automation. Chain actions across apps in one run. Pull a thread, summarize it in Notion, and post the highlights to Slack from a single prompt. ## Connect Googlephotos to Grok Build ### Prerequisites - Grok Build installed and signed in. Install with curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash on macOS or Linux, or irm https://x.ai/cli/install.ps1 | iex on Windows PowerShell. On first launch Grok opens a browser to authenticate; for headless or CI use, set an XAI_API_KEY environment variable instead (create the key at [console.x.ai](https://console.x.ai/)). - Access to the Googlephotos account you want to connect. - The [Composio MCP endpoint](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=grok-build&utm_content=composio_connect). Composio's server is remote and hosted, so there is nothing to run locally and no tunnel to set up. ### Step-by-step: Connect Googlephotos to Grok Build ### 1. Install and verify Grok Build Install the CLI, then restart your shell so the grok binary lands on your PATH: ```bash curl -fsSL https://x.ai/cli/install.sh | bash which grok ``` ## What is the Googlephotos MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Googlephotos MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Photos account. It provides structured and secure access to your photo library, so your agent can organize albums, upload and manage media items, search your photos, and even download images on your behalf. - Effortless media uploads and organization: Instantly upload new photos or videos, add them to existing albums, and create new albums for specific events or trips—all through your AI agent. - Smart album and library management: List all your albums or fetch details for any album, making it simple for the agent to help you organize or locate collections of photos. - AI-powered photo search: Ask your agent to search your photo library using keywords, dates, or other criteria to quickly find specific images or memories. - Bulk media handling: Retrieve batches of photos or videos, add multiple media items to albums at once, or download images as files for sharing or backup. - Enhanced photo enrichment: Automatically enhance your albums by adding context, locations, or notes at specific positions—helping you curate richer stories from your memories. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_ADD_ENRICHMENT` | Add Enrichment | Adds an enrichment at a specified position in a defined album. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_BATCH_ADD_MEDIA_ITEMS` | Batch Add Media Items | Adds one or more media items to an album in Google Photos. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_BATCH_CREATE_MEDIA_ITEMS` | 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. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_BATCH_GET_MEDIA_ITEMS` | Batch Get Media Items | Returns the list of media items for the specified media item identifiers. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_CREATE_ALBUM` | Create Album | Creates a new album in Google Photos. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_GET_ALBUM` | Get Album | Returns the album based on the specified albumId. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_GET_MEDIA_ITEM_DOWNLOAD` | Download Photos Media Item | Downloads a media item from Google Photos and returns it as a file. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_LIST_ALBUMS` | List Albums | Lists all albums shown to a user in the Albums tab of Google Photos. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_LIST_MEDIA_ITEMS` | List Media Items (App-Created Only) | Lists media items created by this application from Google Photos. DEPRECATION NOTICE: As of March 31, 2025, the Google Photos Library API ONLY returns media items that were uploaded/created by your application. This action CANNOT access the user's full photo library. Use cases this action SUPPORTS: - Listing photos/videos your app previously uploaded to the user's library - Managing app-created content in Google Photos Use cases this action DOES NOT SUPPORT: - Accessing photos taken by the user's camera - Viewing photos from other apps or web uploads - Listing the user's entire photo library For accessing a user's full library, use the Google Photos Picker API instead: https://developers.google.com/photos/picker | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_SEARCH_MEDIA_ITEMS` | Search Media Items | Searches for media items in a user's Google Photos library. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_UPDATE_ALBUM` | Update Album | Updates an album's title or cover photo in Google Photos. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_UPDATE_MEDIA_ITEM` | Update Media Item | Updates a media item's description in Google Photos. | | `GOOGLEPHOTOS_UPLOAD_MEDIA` | Upload Media | Upload a media file to Google Photos. Supports images (up to 200MB) and videos (up to 20GB). | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, Grok Build can access the Googlephotos MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your terminal. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Googlephotos MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/antigravity) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlephotos/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. 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It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API. - [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the difference between the Composio Tool Router and a standalone Googlephotos MCP server? A standalone Googlephotos MCP server gives Grok Build a fixed set of Googlephotos tools tied to that one server. The Composio Tool Router lets Grok Build load tools from Googlephotos and many other apps on demand, based on the task, all through a single endpoint. ### Does Grok Build support MCP? Yes. Grok Build ships with native MCP support. Add a server with the grok mcp add command, from the in-session /mcps modal, or by editing ~/.grok/config.toml. It also reads Claude Code-style .mcp.json files, so Grok Build discovers the tools automatically. ### Can I reuse the same MCP config I already use with Claude Code? Yes. Grok Build has zero-migration compatibility with Claude Code's configuration, so the same Composio server entry works in both without edits. ### How safe is my Googlephotos data with Composio? Tokens, keys, and configuration are encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, so your Googlephotos data and credentials are handled to that standard. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)