How to Use the ArcXP MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf handle draft creation in ArcXP using Cascade?

Cascade uses the createanscontent tool to generate a new story payload matching the Arc Native Schema. It constructs the JSON payload based on your prompt and pushes it straight to the CMS.

Q: What happens if an API call fails during a multi-step run?

Cascade reads the error response directly from the updateanscontent tool output. It then adjusts its plan, corrects the ANS payload formatting, and retries the publish step automatically.

Publish and edit ArcXP stories directly from Windsurf using Cascade's autonomous multi-step execution.

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The `get_ans_content` tool lets Cascade pull down raw Arc Native Schema data directly into your active editor. From there, Windsurf analyzes the structure, plans the edits, and revises the story without waiting for your permission at every step. Once Cascade polishes the draft, it uses `update_ans_content` to push the changes back to the newsroom. You just watch the tool execution chain run in the sidebar until the article goes live.

Multi-asset search and layout mapping

Finding media assets for your articles is handled via `search_photo_assets` and `get_video_asset`. Cascade scans your text, runs these queries to locate relevant visual assets, and links them to the story layout automatically. After matching the assets, Cascade coordinates with `create_ans_content` to assemble a brand new story package. It handles the entire media-to-text association in one single run.

Author profile sync and management

Managing publisher credits is straightforward with `get_content_author` and `list_content_authors`. Cascade reads the author list, finds the correct profile ID, and maps it to your active drafts. This eliminates manually looking up IDs in the Arc XP admin panel. Cascade links the metadata and executes the final update using this MCP Server in seconds.

Setup guide

Set up ArcXP MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the ArcXP MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my ArcXP payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the ArcXP tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcxp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ArcXP MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key in your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. Alternatively, use the built-in MCP Marketplace tab inside the IDE for a quick one-click installation.

Yes, if Cascade determines a deletion is necessary, it can call `delete_ans_content`. Because this action is irreversible, you should monitor Cascade's execution plan in the sidebar before it runs.

Cascade uses the `create_ans_content` tool to generate a new story payload matching the Arc Native Schema. It constructs the JSON payload based on your prompt and pushes it straight to the CMS.

Cascade reads the error response directly from the `update_ans_content` tool output. It then adjusts its plan, corrects the ANS payload formatting, and retries the publish step automatically.

Your Arc XP API keys and ANS content payloads never pass through external servers. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated V8 sandbox, ensuring your draft data and credentials remain local to your editor.

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