Can my AI agent create new pages from specific templates?

Yes. Ask the agent to list your content templates to find the ID of the template you want (e.g., 'Article' or 'Landing Page'). Then, provide the parent path where you want the new items to exist. Your agent will call the Sitecore API to instantly generate the new items based on those schemas without requiring you to open the Content Editor.

How can I bulk update metadata for outdated pages?

First, ask your agent to search for the specific path or keyword to get all related page IDs. Then, command the agent to update each item by passing a JSON with the new fields (like updating SEO descriptions or valid dates). The AI parses your instruction and dynamically executes the updates directly into Sitecore.

Is it possible to check whether an item is published or still in Draft mode?

Absolutely. You can request the agent to get the workflow state of any given item path. The agent will respond with the current state (e.g., Draft, Awaiting Approval, or Published), making it easy to track content pipelines.

Sitecore MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Sitecore MCP Server

Connect your Sitecore instance to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise CMS through natural conversation. Execute headless content operations without navigating the complex Sitecore Content Editor.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Sitecore tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Item Management — Retrieve, create, update, and delete Sitecore items using their path or unique ID
Content Search — Search deeply across your content tree using keywords, templates, and dates
Site navigation — List item children to traverse the content tree hierarchy natively
Templates & Layouts — List available templates and retrieve presentation/layout details (renderings and placeholders) for specific pages
Workflows — Check the current workflow state of any item (e.g., Draft, Review, Published)

The Sitecore MCP Server exposes 9 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 Sitecore to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Sitecore 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 Sitecore

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Sitecore, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Sitecore MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Sitecore 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 9 tools are immediately available

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

Sitecore + Windsurf Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Sitecore MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Sitecore to Windsurf via MCP:

create_content_item

Requires parent ID, item name, and template ID. Creates a new item in the Sitecore content tree

delete_content_item

This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Sitecore item

get_item_details

Retrieves details for a specific Sitecore item

get_item_layout

Retrieves the layout or presentation details for an item

get_workflow_state

Retrieves the current workflow state of an item

list_content_templates

g., "Page", "Article") are available for creating new items. Lists available content templates

list_item_children

Lists the immediate children of a specific item

search_content

Useful for broad discovery across the CMS. Searches for content items in Sitecore

update_content_item

Provide a JSON string of field name/value pairs. Updates the fields of an existing Sitecore item

Example Prompts for Sitecore in Windsurf

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

"Can you check the workflow state for the `/sitecore/content/Home/AboutUs` item?"

"List the immediate children under `/sitecore/content/Home/Products`."

"Create a new item named 'SpringCampaign' using template `5F22...` under parent ID `3D66...`."

Troubleshooting Sitecore MCP Server with Windsurf

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

Server not connecting

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

Sitecore + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Sitecore 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.