What is a sidecar metadata file in this skill?

It is a mandatory JSON file generated automatically alongside every download. It contains essential attribution info, photographer details, license terms, and the original API response for easy asset management.

Can I search for videos as well as photos?

Yes, the skill fully supports the Pexels video API, including specific filters for minimum width, height, and video duration.

What image sizes can I download?

You can request several predefined sizes including original, large (24MP), medium (12MP), small (4MP), and specific crops like portrait, landscape, or square.

Do I need a Pexels account to use this skill?

Yes, you must obtain a free API key from Pexels and set it as the PEXELS_API_KEY environment variable in your terminal.

Is attribution required for the images I download?

While the Pexels license doesn't strictly require attribution, it is highly encouraged. This skill automates the creation of attribution strings and HTML to make following best practices effortless.

Pexels Media Assets

Name: Pexels Media Assets
Author: troykelly

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Content Management

Sources and downloads high-quality, royalty-free images and videos from the Pexels API with automated metadata generation.

The Pexels Media skill enables Claude to browse, search, and retrieve royalty-free visual content directly within your development environment. It supports advanced filtering by orientation, color, and size for both photos and videos, and automatically generates detailed sidecar metadata files for every download to ensure proper attribution and asset management. This skill is ideal for developers and designers needing quick access to high-resolution placeholders or production-ready media assets during the building process.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Advanced filtering by orientation, resolution, color, and duration

03Automated creation of sidecar .meta.json files for every downloaded asset

04Direct access to curated trending content and specialized featured collections

05Support for multiple resolutions ranging from 4K and original sizes to small thumbnails

06Search and download royalty-free photos and videos using keywords

Use Cases

01Finding and integrating background videos for landing pages or hero sections

02Populating UI mockups and prototypes with high-quality placeholder images

03Automating the sourcing of attributed media for content management systems

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add troykelly/claude-skills pexels-media

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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