How to Use the Shotstack MCP in Windsurf

Q: How can Windsurf handle multiple video templates?

Windsurf uses listtemplates to read all available IDs first. It then feeds those specific template IDs into the rendervideo tool, allowing you to run parallel campaigns across dozens of different styles.

Q: Does Shotstack handle asset dependency checking?

Yes. Before rendering, your agent can use gethostedassetdetails to confirm that all required input media sources are uploaded and ready in the system. This prevents jobs from failing mid-stream.

Q: What is the process for checking a job's progress with Shotstack and Windsurf?

When rendervideo returns an ID, Windsurf waits. It then polls that status using getrenderstatus. This keeps your overall workflow moving without manual checks.

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Start Rendering High-Volume Campaigns (MCP Server)

Use `render_video` to kick off a new video job. You give the necessary template ID and parameters, and Shotstack handles generating personalized content at scale. This is how you generate thousands of unique social media ads without touching the UI. Cascade can manage the whole process: it will call `list_templates` first, then use that ID to execute `render_video`. The agent tracks the job using `get_render_status` until it's done. It’s built for massive output.

Manage Assets and Source Material

The `ingest_media_source` tool lets you upload or fetch any source asset needed for your videos. You can check what assets are ready using `list_ingested_sources` or review all media available with `list_hosted_assets`. It’s like having a central vault for every file you need. Need to know the specifics of an uploaded file? Call `get_hosted_asset_details` to pull metadata on any given asset. This helps you verify compatibility before running expensive render jobs.

Track Templates and Render History

You can list available video templates using `list_templates`, which is great for seeing what creative assets are ready to go. If a job finishes, use `list_assets_from_render` with the job ID to find every piece of media generated during that specific run. Keep tabs on your whole operation by checking `list_recent_renders`. This history gives you an immediate overview, letting Cascade plan future renders based on successful past jobs.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Shotstack MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf uses `list_templates` to read all available IDs first. It then feeds those specific template IDs into the `render_video` tool, allowing you to run parallel campaigns across dozens of different styles.

Yes. Before rendering, your agent can use `get_hosted_asset_details` to confirm that all required input media sources are uploaded and ready in the system. This prevents jobs from failing mid-stream.

When `render_video` returns an ID, Windsurf waits. It then polls that status using `get_render_status`. This keeps your overall workflow moving without manual checks.

You can use the MCP Server's tools to check what assets were generated from a specific job ID using `list_assets_from_render`. This gives you concrete evidence of your previous runs for planning.

This MCP Server handles media asset identifiers and render status records. It's important to know that the core data type being managed is metadata referencing uploaded source assets and final output IDs.

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