Lightdrift
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What is Lightdrift?
Lightdrift is an image sourcing and indexing service for AI coding agents, providing agents with usable images via MCP. It handles sourcing, indexing, and maintenance of an image library (over 1.8 million images indexed, many CC BY or public domain) so agents can find and use images as needed.
Lightdrift pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Lightdrift pros
- Integrates with coding agents via MCP
- Supports popular agents like Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, opencode, and Antigravity
- Handles image sourcing, indexing, and maintenance automatically
- Large indexed library (1,852,370 images) with permissive licenses (CC BY, public domain)
Lightdrift cons
- Focused specifically on images for coding agents, not general-purpose image search
- Licensing limited to CC BY and public domain assets
- Setup relies on agent prompt paste workflow
Frequently asked questions about Lightdrift
How does Lightdrift work with my coding agent?
You connect via MCP or copy a provided setup prompt and paste it into your agent (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, opencode, or Antigravity).
What image licenses are available?
Images are labeled with licenses such as CC BY or public domain.
How many images are indexed?
The site states 1,852,370 images indexed.