What are the file size limits for uploading photos?

The skill supports image uploads up to 200MB. Videos also have a size limit consistent with the Google Photos API standards.

Can I upload images directly from a website URL?

Yes, the GOOGLEPHOTOS_UPLOAD_MEDIA and BATCH_CREATE tools support both local file paths and direct web URLs as source inputs.

Does this skill require a manual Google API key setup?

No, it uses the Rube MCP (rube.app/mcp) which simplifies the connection process. You just need to add the endpoint and follow the auth link provided during the connection phase.

How do I search for photos from a specific date?

You can use the GOOGLEPHOTOS_SEARCH_MEDIA_ITEMS tool and provide date range filters within the search parameters to narrow down results.

Can Claude delete photos using this skill?

Based on the current toolkit, the focus is on creation, uploading, searching, and organizing. It does not typically include destructive delete actions for safety.

Google Photos Automation

Name: Google Photos Automation
Author: EricGrill

byEricGrill

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates Google Photos management tasks including media uploads, album organization, and advanced library searching via Rube MCP.

This skill empowers Claude to interact directly with your Google Photos library, allowing for the programmatic upload of media, creation and management of albums, and advanced searching using complex filters. By leveraging the Rube MCP (Composio) toolkit, it streamlines digital asset management workflows, enabling batch operations like uploading multiple files simultaneously or organizing existing media into structured albums without manual web UI interaction. It is ideal for users looking to sync project assets or automate the organization of large photo collections through natural language commands.

Key Features

01Automated media uploads from local paths or direct web URLs

02Batch processing for efficient organization of multiple photo and video items

03Comprehensive album management including creation, updates, and metadata retrieval

04Album enrichment support for adding text overlays, locations, and map markers

05Advanced media searching using date ranges, content categories, and media types

0611 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Programmatically creating and populating albums for event documentation

02Bulk uploading and organizing project screenshots into a dedicated Google Photos album

03Searching for specific media types from a specific date range to archive or share

Key Features

01Automated media uploads from local paths or direct web URLs

02Batch processing for efficient organization of multiple photo and video items

03Comprehensive album management including creation, updates, and metadata retrieval

04Album enrichment support for adding text overlays, locations, and map markers

05Advanced media searching using date ranges, content categories, and media types

0611 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Programmatically creating and populating albums for event documentation

02Bulk uploading and organizing project screenshots into a dedicated Google Photos album

03Searching for specific media types from a specific date range to archive or share