MCP Server — magarcia/mcp-server-giphy

An implementation of Giphy integration with Model Context Protocol

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Server?

An implementation of Giphy integration with Model Context Protocol

What you get

MCP Server for the Giphy API, enabling AI models to search, retrieve, and utilize GIFs from Giphy.

  • Content Filtering — Filter results by rating (G, PG, PG-13, R) to ensure appropriate content
  • Optimized Response Format — Response data optimized for AI model consumption
  • Multiple Search Methods — Support for query-based, random, and trending GIF retrieval
  • Comprehensive Metadata — Each GIF comes with full metadata including dimensions, formats, and attribution
  • Pagination Support — Control result size and pagination for efficient API use

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
GIPHY_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP to Inputs.”
  • “Use MCP to Returns.”
  • “Use MCP to Features.”

Frequently asked questions

An implementation of Giphy integration with Model Context Protocol Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.