DatoCMS MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DatoCMS 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": {
"datocms": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About DatoCMS MCP Server
Connect your DatoCMS project to any AI agent and take full control of your headless CMS and digital experience platform through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DatoCMS 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
- GraphQL Discovery — Identify bounded routing spaces inside the DatoCMS GraphQL tree and extract delivery arrays targeting specific schemas
- Record Orchestration — List, retrieve, and create CMS records natively, enforcing JSON:API specifications and item_type validation rules
- Content Mutation — Safely update existing records by patching attribute blocks or irreversibly vaporize document nodes to clear internal database limits
- Media Oversight — Inspect deep internal arrays of uploaded assets, track Imgix proxy mappings, and verify physical storage identifiers securely
- Schema Auditing — Enumerate explicitly registered models and item types defining the structure of your content blocks and editor environments
- CDA/CMA Integration — Seamlessly switch between Content Delivery (CDA) for high-performance reading and Content Management (CMA) for structural edits
The DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DatoCMS, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the DatoCMS MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DatoCMS 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
DatoCMS + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DatoCMS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DatoCMS and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query DatoCMS tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from DatoCMS and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine DatoCMS data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
DatoCMS MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DatoCMS to Windsurf via MCP:
create_cms_record
Provision a highly-available JSON Payload generating new content Items
execute_graphql_cda
Identify bounded routing spaces inside the Headless DatoCMS GraphQL tree
get_media_upload
Retrieve the exact structural matching verifying File blocks
get_single_record
Perform structural extraction of properties driving active Node details
list_cma_records
Retrieve explicit Cloud logging tracing explicit JSON:API arrays
list_global_models
Enumerate explicitly attached structured rules exporting Item Types
list_media_uploads
Inspect deep internal arrays mitigating specific Image storage
patch_cms_record
Mutate global Web CRM boundaries substituting Item parameters safely
wipe_cms_record
Irreversibly vaporize explicit App nodes dropping live Document rows
wipe_media_upload
Dispatch an automated validation check routing explicit Disk removals
Example Prompts for DatoCMS in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with DatoCMS immediately.
"List all content models in DatoCMS"
"Execute this GraphQL query: '{ allPosts { title } }'"
"List the last 5 media uploads"
Troubleshooting DatoCMS MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting DatoCMS to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
DatoCMS + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS with your favorite client
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Connect DatoCMS to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.