pexels-media

Name: pexels-media
Availability: InStock
Author: planeinabottle

Search and download Pexels photos and videos with sidecar metadata.

1|Updated Aug 26, 2025

Search Tags:#design #api #images #pexels #attribution #videos

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/PlaneInABottle/configs --skill pexels-media-planeinabottle

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Skill: pexels-media
Source: https://github.com/PlaneInABottle/configs/tree/main/agents/.agents/skills/pexels-media
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlaneInABottle/configs --skill pexels-media-planeinabottle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Source high-quality, royalty-free images and videos from the Pexels API for design work, placeholders, or content creation, helping you quickly obtain media and manage licensing.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search photos and videos by query, orientation, size, color, locale, and paginate results.
Access curated photos, popular videos, and collections for rapid media discovery.
Support multiple resolutions (original, large, medium, small) and both photos and videos; generate sidecar metadata to ensure attribution and licensing compliance.
Use cases include UI design placeholders, marketing assets, and media-rich presentations.

Quick Start

Search for media with a query, then download a selected item and generate its mandatory sidecar metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about pexels-media

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I source royalty-free images and videos from the Pexels API for UI prototyping?▼

You can filter Pexels media search results by orientation, size, and color to fit specific design workflows. The skill supports these parameters alongside query-based search to ensure retrieved photos and videos match asset requirements.

Does the Pexels API require attribution for downloaded photos and videos?▼

Yes, attribution and licensing compliance is required for Pexels media. The skill enforces this by generating mandatory sidecar metadata files alongside downloaded photos and videos to manage licensing information.

Can I access curated Pexels collections and popular videos through an API?▼

Yes, you can access curated photos, popular videos, and collections through the Pexels API. This supports rapid media discovery for marketing assets and media-rich presentations without manual browsing.

What resolutions are supported when downloading Pexels photos for marketing assets?▼

Pexels photos can be downloaded in multiple resolutions including original, large, medium, and small. This ensures you can select the appropriate file size for marketing assets and content creation tasks.

Do I need an API key to search for royalty-free media from Pexels?▼

Yes, you need an API key because the skill enforces API authentication to retrieve royalty-free photos and videos. This authentication is required to access Pexels endpoints for design workflows and media curation.

How do I ensure licensing compliance when using Pexels videos in design workflows?▼

To ensure licensing compliance, generate sidecar metadata files for downloaded Pexels videos. The skill requires these sidecar files to maintain attribution and licensing records for media used in design workflows.