How to Use the Frontify MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf Cascade run raw queries on Frontify?

Cascade uses the executegraphqlpayload tool to query the Headless DAM. It structures the raw GraphQL string, executes the query, and parses the returned JSON directly in your editor workspace.

Q: Can I invite new team members to a Frontify workspace using Windsurf?

Yes, the inviteworkspaceuser tool allows Cascade to send invitations to specific emails. You just tell your agent who needs access, and it maps the correct workspace roles and fires off the validation check.

Q: How do I check my Frontify API limits within Windsurf?

The getaccountlimits tool retrieves your current API usage constraints. Cascade can check these numbers before running high-volume asset updates, preventing your workspace from hitting rate limits.

Q: How do I configure this MCP server in my editor?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. You can also use the Settings UI under Cascade to refresh the server connection.

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Chain asset cleanup tasks in Windsurf

The `wipe_media_asset` tool lets Cascade delete outdated assets from your Frontify library. Instead of manually clicking through the DAM interface, you tell your agent which files are deprecated, and it handles the API calls. Cascade uses `get_project_assets` to scan your folders first. It matches your criteria, targets the old files, and wipes them in one clean sequence without asking for step-by-step permission.

Automate metadata updates with Cascade

The `patch_asset_metadata` tool modifies asset attributes across your entire brand portal directly from your active MCP workspace. You give Windsurf a list of new tags, and Cascade updates the metadata fields across multiple workspaces in seconds. It retrieves the list of target projects using `list_workspace_projects` before applying changes. This keeps your design assets organized without requiring you to write custom integration scripts or manual API payloads.

Audit brand guidelines autonomously

The `list_brand_guidelines` tool fetches your active documentation trees directly into your editor. Windsurf reads these rules to verify if your current code matches the official brand specifications. If inconsistencies turn up, Cascade uses `execute_graphql_payload` to query the Frontify DAM for the correct assets. This MCP Server integration ensures your code always pulls from the single source of truth.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Frontify MCP in Windsurf

Cascade uses the `execute_graphql_payload` tool to query the Headless DAM. It structures the raw GraphQL string, executes the query, and parses the returned JSON directly in your editor workspace.

Yes, the `invite_workspace_user` tool allows Cascade to send invitations to specific emails. You just tell your agent who needs access, and it maps the correct workspace roles and fires off the validation check.

The `get_account_limits` tool retrieves your current API usage constraints. Cascade can check these numbers before running high-volume asset updates, preventing your workspace from hitting rate limits.

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. You can also use the Settings UI under Cascade to refresh the server connection.

Your asset metadata, project names, and user emails are processed in a secure, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox. Vinkius never stores your Frontify API keys or design asset files on its servers.

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