MediaSilo MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect MediaSilo 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": {
"mediasilo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About MediaSilo MCP Server
Connect your MediaSilo (Shift) account to any AI agent and take full control of your media asset management and collaboration through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple MediaSilo 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
- Asset Management — List all media assets, search by term, and fetch detailed metadata for videos and images
- Project Organization — Enumerate active projects, list folders, and inspect specific project configurations
- Collaboration — Manage Quicklinks for secure media sharing and review with your team and clients
- User Inventory — List authorized users and manage access within your MediaSilo workspace
The MediaSilo 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 MediaSilo to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MediaSilo 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 MediaSilo
Open Cascade and ask: "Using MediaSilo, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the MediaSilo MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with MediaSilo 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
MediaSilo + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the MediaSilo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from MediaSilo and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query MediaSilo tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from MediaSilo and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine MediaSilo data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
MediaSilo MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect MediaSilo to Windsurf via MCP:
get_asset
Get details for a specific asset
get_project
Get details for a specific project
get_project_assets
List all assets within a project
get_quicklink
Get details for a specific Quicklink
list_assets
) from MediaSilo. List all media assets
list_folders
List folders within a project
list_projects
List all projects
list_quicklinks
List all Quicklinks
list_users
List all users
search_assets
Search for assets by term
Example Prompts for MediaSilo in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with MediaSilo immediately.
"List the most recent assets in MediaSilo."
"Show folders for project 'Fall Campaign'."
"Search for assets matching 'logo'."
Troubleshooting MediaSilo MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting MediaSilo to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
MediaSilo + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating MediaSilo 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 MediaSilo with your favorite client
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Connect MediaSilo to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.