How to Use the Contentful MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does the Contentful MCP Server handle draft entries in Windsurf?

Cascade uses createentry to write drafts directly to your space. You can review the draft in your Contentful dashboard before telling Cascade to run publishentry to make it public.

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade update my content types?

Yes. Cascade reads your current schemas using listcontenttypes. While it cannot modify content types directly with this server, it uses getcontenttype to ensure any createentry or updateentry calls match your validation rules.

Q: How do I switch environments using this server?

Cascade calls listenvironments to see what is available. It then targets the correct space and environment ID when running queries like listentries or updating content.

Let Windsurf Cascade run multi-step content updates, schema syncs, and publishing drafts with this Contentful MCP Server.

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Automate Contentful schema syncs inside Windsurf

The `list_content_types` tool lets Cascade inspect your current Contentful setup. When you need to replicate a schema, the agent reads the structure and runs `get_content_type` to map fields. It does this without waiting for you to copy-paste JSON configurations between your browser and editor. Cascade then maps out the required changes and applies them. It uses `update_entry` or creates draft structures instantly. You watch the agent chain these steps together in a single run.

Bulk draft creation and publishing runs

The `list_entries` tool lets Cascade find and batch-process outdated drafts across your spaces. This MCP Server lets your agent use these results to modify content in place. The agent calls `create_entry` to spin up new variants of your landing pages. Instead of clicking through the web app, you tell Cascade to push the updates live. It executes `publish_entry` on the modified IDs. If something looks off, Cascade quickly calls `unpublish_entry` to revert to draft.

Inspect spaces and media assets on the fly

The `list_assets` tool lets Cascade query your media library directly inside your coding session. It checks image dimensions or asset URLs and inserts them into your front-end code. The agent also handles multi-space setups. By calling `list_spaces` and `list_environments`, it confirms you are working in sandbox or staging before executing any modifications.

Setup guide

Set up Contentful 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 Contentful 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 Contentful payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Contentful tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Contentful MCP in Windsurf

Cascade uses `create_entry` to write drafts directly to your space. You can review the draft in your Contentful dashboard before telling Cascade to run `publish_entry` to make it public.

Yes. Cascade reads your current schemas using `list_content_types`. While it cannot modify content types directly with this server, it uses `get_content_type` to ensure any `create_entry` or `update_entry` calls match your validation rules.

No, Vinkius manages the authentication. You add the server to your configuration file with your single Vinkius token, and Cascade instantly gains access to the tools.

Cascade calls `list_environments` to see what is available. It then targets the correct space and environment ID when running queries like `list_entries` or updating content.

Your Contentful API keys and entry data stay secure within the Vinkius V8 sandbox. The server only passes the necessary payloads to Contentful when executing tools like `update_entry`. No raw data is ever stored on local disks.

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