Brandfolder MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Brandfolder through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"brandfolder": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Brandfolder MCP Server
Connect your Brandfolder environment to any AI agent and organize your entire digital asset repository organically through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Brandfolder tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Asset Discovery — List, retrieve, and filter high-resolution brand assets across organizations
- Collections — Map active collections managing internal team sharing structures instantly
- Organizations — Check specific Brandfolder organization topologies
The Brandfolder MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Brandfolder to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Brandfolder MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Brandfolder
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Brandfolder, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Brandfolder MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Brandfolder through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Brandfolder + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Brandfolder MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Brandfolder and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Brandfolder tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Brandfolder and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Brandfolder data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Brandfolder MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Brandfolder to Windsurf via MCP:
create_cms_asset
Inject a new digital asset (image, document, etc.) into a Brandfolder
get_asset_details
` logic. Retrieve extensive metadata for a specific digital asset
get_brandfolder_assets
Search and retrieve digital assets within a specific Brandfolder
get_collection_assets
Search and retrieve digital assets within a specific Collection
list_asset_attachments
Retrieve the actual CDN delivery URLs and attachments stored behind an Asset
list_asset_tags
Retrieve the exact structural matching verifying Tags attached to an asset
list_global_brandfolders
Retrieve all Brandfolders (logical asset containers) in the workspace
list_platform_organizations
Retrieve all top-level tenant organizations accessible by your API key
patch_cms_asset
Update metadata attributes of an existing digital asset
wipe_media_asset
Permanently delete a digital asset from Brandfolder
Example Prompts for Brandfolder in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Brandfolder immediately.
"List the collections available in my main Brandfolder organization."
"Search my assets for any PDF related to standard onboarding manuals."
"Double check my organization ID tied to the user profile."
Troubleshooting Brandfolder MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Brandfolder to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Brandfolder + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Brandfolder MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Brandfolder with your favorite client
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Connect Brandfolder to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.