PhotoPrism MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 7 tools to Create Oauth Token, Get Oauth Authorize, Get Oauth Userinfo, and more

Name: PhotoPrism
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect PhotoPrism 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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About PhotoPrism MCP Server

Connect your self-hosted PhotoPrism instance to any AI agent to interact with your personal media collection through natural language.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple PhotoPrism tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Advanced Search — Query your library using keywords, colors, or dates with the search_photos tool.
Visual Previews — Generate direct URLs for thumbnails in various sizes using get_thumbnail_url.
Video Streaming — Access streaming links for your stored videos with get_video_url.
OAuth Management — Handle authentication tokens and user information securely with create_oauth_token and get_oauth_userinfo.

The PhotoPrism MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 7 PhotoPrism tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to PhotoPrism through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning media-management, photo-library, metadata-search, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create oauth token on PhotoPrism

Create an OAuth2 token

get

Get oauth authorize on PhotoPrism

Get OAuth2 Authorization

get

Get oauth userinfo on PhotoPrism

Get OAuth2 UserInfo

get

Get thumbnail url on PhotoPrism

Get a thumbnail image URL for a photo

get

Get video url on PhotoPrism

Get a video streaming URL

revoke

Revoke oauth token on PhotoPrism

Revoke an OAuth2 token

Search photos on PhotoPrism

Search for photos in PhotoPrism

Connect PhotoPrism to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire PhotoPrism into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 PhotoPrism

Open Cascade and ask: "Using PhotoPrism, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the PhotoPrism MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with PhotoPrism 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 7 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

PhotoPrism + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the PhotoPrism MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from PhotoPrism and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query PhotoPrism tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from PhotoPrism and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine PhotoPrism data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for PhotoPrism in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with PhotoPrism immediately.

"Search for photos of 'mountains' taken in 2023."

"Get a high-resolution thumbnail for the photo with hash 7af8b9c0."

"Show me my PhotoPrism account information."

Troubleshooting PhotoPrism MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting PhotoPrism to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

PhotoPrism + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating PhotoPrism MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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