Build with Auto

Auto Photos syncs your iPhone camera roll and makes it searchable. These docs show you how to reach that library from code with the REST API, or from an AI app with the MCP server.

Get an API key Connect an AI app

Pick a surface

REST API

Read and organize your Auto Photos images over HTTPS with an API key. Use it from scripts, servers and your own apps.

Read the API docs →

MCP server

Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or your own agent to your Auto Photos library. Sign in once with OAuth and the agent gets the tools.

Read the MCP docs →

Start where you are

For end users

Add Auto to the AI app you already use. No code.

Connect an app →

For developers

Make an API key and send your first request.

Start the quickstart →

For agents

Rules, limits and patterns for tool calls that work the first time.

Read the agent guide →

Your first call

Swap in your key and run this. It returns your account and the size of your library.

curl https://app.auto.inc/api/ext/v2/info \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AUTO_API_KEY"