How to Use the Contentstack MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I set up the Contentstack MCP Server inside Windsurf?

Add the server configuration to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Cascade auto-discovers the schema and query tools, letting you query your CMS instantly.

Q: How does Windsurf handle complex Contentstack JSON queries?

Cascade uses the searchentries tool to build and run raw JSON queries directly against the delivery API. You just tell Cascade what you need in plain English, and it translates that into the exact query syntax your stack expects.

Query your headless CMS, map live schemas, and build pages autonomously in Windsurf using this Contentstack MCP Server.

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Map Contentstack Schemas Directly into Cascade

The `list_content_types` tool lets your Cascade agent pull your entire Contentstack schema structure directly into your active coding environment. Once Windsurf reads this blueprint, it chains `get_content_type_details` to understand every field validation and relation. Cascade uses this Contentstack map to write typed code that matches your CMS setup. You don't have to write boilerplate types or guess Contentstack field names anymore; the agent does it all in one run.

Sync Content Deltas and Asset Paths in Windsurf

The `sync_content` tool retrieves the exact delta of changes in your Contentstack environment so Cascade can update your local files. Cascade analyzes these Contentstack changes alongside `list_assets` to identify newly uploaded media files that need local rendering logic. Instead of running manual sync scripts, Windsurf processes the Contentstack payload and updates your local mock data. Cascade handles the Contentstack asset path mappings and updates your components without human intervention.

Search and Inject Live CMS Data with Windsurf

The `search_entries` tool lets Cascade query Contentstack entries using raw JSON parameters right inside your workspace. When you ask Windsurf to fix a rendering bug, Cascade triggers this tool along with `get_entry` to fetch the offending record and debug the component with real data. You get direct access to your live Contentstack production content without leaving your editor. Cascade reads the returned payload, finds the missing field that broke your layout, and fixes your frontend code immediately.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Contentstack MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, Cascade auto-discovers the schema and query tools, letting you query your CMS instantly.

No, this MCP Server only exposes read and sync operations like `list_entries` and `sync_content` to Cascade. Your content remains safe because the agent cannot modify, delete, or overwrite your production CMS records.

Cascade uses the `search_entries` tool to build and run raw JSON queries directly against the delivery API. You just tell Cascade what you need in plain English, and it translates that into the exact query syntax your stack expects.

The server forwards the raw API errors directly to Windsurf, and Cascade reads these headers to pause or retry the request. You can monitor the exact response codes in the Cascade output panel.

Your stack API keys and delivery tokens are stored locally on your machine and never sent to third-party endpoints. The server runs inside a secure Vinkius sandbox, processing your entry schemas and asset details locally before piping them to Windsurf.

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