Vidyard MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Vidyard 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": {
"vidyard": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Vidyard MCP Server
Connect your Vidyard account to any AI agent and manage your business video library through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Vidyard 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
- Video Library — List all video assets stored in your Vidyard dashboard and retrieve unique video IDs
- Metadata & Details — Get technical metadata for any video including length, encoding status, and descriptions
- Player Management — Create, update, and manage video players (facades) to customize how your content is embedded
- Video Organization — Attach videos to specific players and organize your content for different marketing or sales needs
- Direct Stream Access — Retrieve direct stream URLs and raw MP4 download links for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
- Asset Management — Rename players or permanently delete video assets and player containers from your dashboard
The Vidyard 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 Vidyard to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Vidyard 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 Vidyard
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Vidyard, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Vidyard MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Vidyard 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
Vidyard + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Vidyard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Vidyard and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Vidyard tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Vidyard and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Vidyard data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Vidyard MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Vidyard to Windsurf via MCP:
attach_video_to_player
Requires both player ID and video ID. Adds a video asset into a specific player container
create_empty_player
Creates a new, empty video player container
delete_video_asset
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a video asset from Vidyard
delete_video_player
Note that the original video assets are not deleted. Permanently deletes a video player
get_player_details
Retrieves details for a specific video player
get_video_details
Retrieves technical metadata for a specific video asset
get_video_source_files
Retrieves direct stream URLs for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
list_video_players
Lists all configured video players (facades) in the account
list_videos
Lists all video assets stored in the Vidyard dashboard
update_player_name
Updates the display name or title of an existing player
Example Prompts for Vidyard in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Vidyard immediately.
"List all my videos in Vidyard."
"Get the direct download links for the 'Product Demo' video."
"Create a new player called 'Website Homepage' and attach my latest video to it."
Troubleshooting Vidyard MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Vidyard to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Vidyard + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Vidyard 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 Vidyard with your favorite client
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Connect Vidyard to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.