How to Use the Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I search for assets in Widen (Acquia DAM) using Windsurf?

Run the searchwidenassets tool. You provide a query string, and your agent returns all matching assets from Acquia DAM. It handles complex searches so you don't have to.

Q: What data types can Windsurf read when listing global categories in Widen (Acquia DAM)?

The listglobalcategories tool reads the top-level folder structure of your Acquia DAM. It gives you a clear map of all core content groupings defined by the system.

Q: Does Windsurf help with asset metadata updates in Widen (Acquia DAM)?

Yes, use updateassetmetadata. You supply the asset ID and a JSON object detailing which fields need changing. This tool lets you modify existing data points on an asset.

Q: What accounts can Windsurf list for Widen (Acquia DAM)?

The listaccountusers function lists all authorized users within the Acquia DAM instance. This is crucial for auditing and managing who has access to your content.

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Find anything in Widen (Acquia DAM)

Need to locate a specific file or type of content? The `search_widen_assets` tool lets you query the entire Acquia DAM repository using its internal search syntax. Your agent figures out what's there, so you don't have to guess.

Manage user permissions across the MCP Server

To know who has access, call `list_account_users`. This tool provides a list of every authorized user in your Acquia DAM instance. You can immediately see who needs their roles updated or removed.

Audit assets and collections within Widen (Acquia DAM)

Want to check what's stored where? Use `list_collection_assets` to pull every asset from a specific user collection. It also lets you list all saved groups using `list_saved_collections`, giving you a full scope of your content architecture.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP in Windsurf

Run the `search_widen_assets` tool. You provide a query string, and your agent returns all matching assets from Acquia DAM. It handles complex searches so you don't have to.

The `list_global_categories` tool reads the top-level folder structure of your Acquia DAM. It gives you a clear map of all core content groupings defined by the system.

Yes, use `update_asset_metadata`. You supply the asset ID and a JSON object detailing which fields need changing. This tool lets you modify existing data points on an asset.

The `list_account_users` function lists all authorized users within the Acquia DAM instance. This is crucial for auditing and managing who has access to your content.

The primary data type touched by this MCP Server is asset metadata and user collection identifiers. This server processes structured information about assets, not the raw files themselves.

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