How to Use the Bynder MCP in Windsurf
Connect Bynder to Windsurf. Let Cascade find assets and update metadata without leaving your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Bynder MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Bynder to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Browse Bynder assets in Windsurf
Cascade pulls your media library directly into your context window. Use `list_assets` or `list_collections` to find exactly what you need without switching tabs. Windsurf sees the file structure and metadata, meaning you can ask Cascade to find specific images based on your tags.
Update Bynder metadata via Windsurf
You can change asset details by calling `patch_asset_metadata` during a coding session. This lets you fix tags or descriptions while you work on the front-end components. Cascade executes the update and confirms the change immediately, keeping your DAM records synced with your code.
Deep link to assets from Windsurf
Stop hunting for URLs in your browser. Just ask the agent to run `get_download_link` for any asset it identifies in your project. Windsurf drops the direct link right into your chat, so you can pull the high-res file into your build process instantly.
Set up Bynder 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 Bynder MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Bynder payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Bynder tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bynder-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Bynder MCP in Windsurf
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