Can I search for assets using specific categories through the agent?

Yes. The `search_widen_assets` tool supports Widen's internal search syntax. You can use 'cat:' followed by the category name or ID to filter your search results to a specific folder or organizational node.

How do I get the direct public URL for an image to use on my website?

You can use the `list_cdn_embed_links` tool. Provide the unique asset ID, and your AI agent will return all active CDN embed links and HTML snippets (like iFrame tags) available for that file.

Is it possible to update an asset's description via chat?

Absolutely. Use the `update_asset_metadata` tool. Provide the asset ID and a JSON object containing the field updates (e.g., `{ 'description': 'New project photo' }`), and your agent will apply the changes instantly.

Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Widen (Acquia DAM)
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "widen-acquia-dam": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server

Connect your Widen (Acquia DAM) account to any AI agent and take control of your enterprise digital assets through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Widen (Acquia DAM) to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Asset Search — Find files instantly using Widen's internal search syntax (e.g., search by filename, category, or metadata)
Metadata Management — Retrieve comprehensive technical properties and update metadata fields directly from your agent
Folder Navigation — Browse top-level categories and explore contents within specific category nodes to understand your DAM hierarchy
Collection Access — List user-defined asset collections and retrieve all files grouped within a specific collection ID
CDN Integration — Retrieve active CDN embed links and HTML snippets for any asset to facilitate high-availability content delivery
User Auditing — List authorized users and their account roles to monitor team access across the DAM instance
Data Integrity — Safely delete obsolete media assets to manage storage and keep your content library clean

The Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Widen (Acquia DAM) to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Widen (Acquia DAM)

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Widen (Acquia DAM) through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Widen (Acquia DAM) + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Widen (Acquia DAM) to Claude Desktop via MCP:

delete_media_asset

This action is irreversible and removes the asset from all collections. Permanently removes an asset from the Acquia DAM

get_asset_details

Retrieves comprehensive metadata and technical properties for a specific asset

get_category_contents

Retrieves the assets and sub-nodes within a specific category

list_account_users

Lists all authorized users in the Acquia DAM instance

list_cdn_embed_links

Retrieves all active CDN embed links and HTML snippets for a specific asset

list_collection_assets

Lists all assets contained within a specific user collection

list_global_categories

Lists all top-level categories (folders) in the DAM hierarchy

list_saved_collections

Lists all user-defined asset collections

search_widen_assets

Provide a search query string. Search for assets in Acquia DAM (Widen) using the internal search syntax

update_asset_metadata

Provide the asset ID and a JSON object mapping field keys to values. Updates the metadata fields of an existing asset

Example Prompts for Widen (Acquia DAM) in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Widen (Acquia DAM) immediately.

"Search for assets with 'marketing' in the category and 'banner' in the filename."

"Get the CDN embed links for asset ID 'wid-101'."

"List all global categories in our Widen DAM."

Troubleshooting Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Widen (Acquia DAM) to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Widen (Acquia DAM) + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Widen (Acquia DAM) MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.