Creatomate MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Creatomate 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": {
"creatomate": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Creatomate MCP Server
Integrate Creatomate, the powerful video automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Generate high-quality videos from templates, manage your media assets, and monitor rendering tasks using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Creatomate tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Automated Rendering — Trigger new video renders using dynamic templates and custom modifications via chat.
- Template Exploration — List and inspect available video templates and their dynamic fields.
- Asset Management — Manage your library of images, videos, and audio files used in your projects.
- Status Tracking — Monitor the progress of rendering tasks and retrieve final video URLs in real-time.
The Creatomate MCP Server exposes 9 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 Creatomate to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Creatomate 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 Creatomate
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Creatomate, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Creatomate MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Creatomate 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Creatomate + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Creatomate MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Creatomate and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Creatomate tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Creatomate and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Creatomate data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Creatomate MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Creatomate to Windsurf via MCP:
get_project_settings
Retrieve settings and metadata for the current project
get_render_status
Check the status and get the URL of a rendered video
get_template_details
Get structure and dynamic fields for a template
list_media_assets
List uploaded media assets (images, videos, audio)
list_recent_renders
List recent video rendering tasks and their status
list_video_automations
List automated video workflows
list_video_templates
List all video templates available in your project
render_video
Trigger a new video render using a template and modifications
search_templates_by_name
Search for video templates by name
Example Prompts for Creatomate in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Creatomate immediately.
"Render a video using template 't8s9df7' with the text 'Flash Sale!' and background image 'sale.jpg'."
"What's the status of my video render 'r123abc'?"
"List all video templates in my project."
Troubleshooting Creatomate MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Creatomate to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Creatomate + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Creatomate 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 Creatomate with your favorite client
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Connect Creatomate to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.