# How to integrate Pexels MCP with Grok Build

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  "title": "How to integrate Pexels MCP with Grok Build",
  "toolkit": "Pexels",
  "toolkit_slug": "pexels",
  "framework": "Grok Build",
  "framework_slug": "grok-build",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/grok-build",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/grok-build.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:21:52.555Z"
}
```

## Introduction

### How to integrate Pexels 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 Pexels account to Grok Build through Composio, so it can find free stock photos of beaches, get trending Pexels videos this week, list featured photography collections, and more without leaving the terminal. Composio holds the OAuth tokens for you, and Grok Build only calls the tools you approve.

## Also integrate Pexels with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio over a standalone MCP server?
- Read and write access. Composio's Pexels 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 Pexels 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 Pexels 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 Pexels 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 Pexels MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Pexels MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Pexels account. It provides structured and secure access to the Pexels media library, so your agent can search photos and videos, fetch curated collections, explore trending media, and retrieve detailed asset information on your behalf.
- Photo and video search: Instantly find high-quality photos and videos from Pexels based on keywords, categories, or filters using natural language queries.
- Curated and trending media discovery: Let your agent fetch the latest curated photos or surface popular videos to keep your content pipeline fresh and engaging.
- Collection management and exploration: Access your own collections or featured Pexels collections, and pull all media from any collection with ease.
- Detailed asset retrieval: Retrieve metadata, dimensions, and direct image or video URLs for any specific photo or video asset by ID.
- Content integration for creative workflows: Seamlessly pull media assets into your applications, presentations, or creative projects with minimal effort.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `PEXELS_COLLECTION_MEDIA` | 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. |
| `PEXELS_CURATED_PHOTOS` | Get Curated Photos | Tool to get real-time curated photos. Use when you need to fetch curated photos with pagination support. |
| `PEXELS_FEATURED_COLLECTIONS` | Featured Collections | Tool to get featured collections. Use when you need curated collections of photos and videos with pagination support. |
| `PEXELS_GET_PHOTO` | 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. |
| `PEXELS_GET_VIDEO_BY_ID` | 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. |
| `PEXELS_MY_COLLECTIONS` | Get My Collections | Tool to get all of the user's collections on Pexels. Use when you need to list a user's collections with pagination support. |
| `PEXELS_POPULAR_VIDEOS` | Get Popular Videos | Tool to retrieve current popular Pexels videos. Use when you want to fetch trending videos from Pexels. |
| `PEXELS_SEARCH_PHOTOS` | Search Photos | Tool to search for photos on Pexels. Use when you need to retrieve photos by a search term and optional filters. Call after confirming you have a valid Pexels API key. Response image URLs are nested under `photo.src.` (e.g., `photo.src.original`, `photo.src.landscape`, `photo.src.medium`); the top-level `url` field is not sufficient for accessing specific image sizes. |
| `PEXELS_SEARCH_VIDEOS` | Search Videos | Tool to search for videos on Pexels by query and optional filters. Use when you need to find relevant video assets. Combining multiple filters with a narrow query may return few or no results; only apply strict filter combinations when explicitly required. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, Grok Build can access the Pexels MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your terminal.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Pexels MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pexels/framework/crew-ai)

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- [Gamma](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gamma) - Gamma is an AI-powered platform for making beautiful, interactive presentations and documents. It lets anyone create and share engaging decks with minimal effort.
- [Html to image](https://composio.dev/toolkits/html_to_image) - Html to image converts HTML and CSS into images or captures web page screenshots. Instantly generate visuals from code or web content—no manual screenshots needed.
- [Imagior](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imagior) - Imagior is an AI-powered image generation platform that lets you create and customize images using dynamic templates and APIs. Perfect for businesses and creators needing fast, scalable visuals without design hassle.
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- [Imgix](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imgix) - Imgix is a real-time image processing and delivery service for developers. It helps you optimize, transform, and deliver images efficiently at any scale.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between the Composio Tool Router and a standalone Pexels MCP server?

A standalone Pexels MCP server gives Grok Build a fixed set of Pexels tools tied to that one server. The Composio Tool Router lets Grok Build load tools from Pexels 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 Pexels data with Composio?

Tokens, keys, and configuration are encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, so your Pexels data and credentials are handled to that standard.

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