How to Use the Zesty.io MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I find all Zesty.io content models using Windsurf?

Just run the listcontentmodels tool. It gives you a clean list of every model available for your current instance. You'll see the necessary Model ZUIDs right away.

Q: Does Zesty.io support listing multiple instances with Windsurf?

Yes, you can run listzestyinstances. This tool shows all Zesty.io instances linked to the account, keeping track of different environments or projects.

Q: If I need to change content details, what does Windsurf use?

You'll use updatecontentitem. You provide the item ID and the new field values. The server makes sure the changes stick correctly without messing up other parts of your data.

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Manage Content Models

Figure out the right model structure for your content using `list_content_models`. You get a list of all available models, which helps you nail down the correct ZUID before writing anything. Need to know what instances are set up? Use `get_instance_settings` to pull configuration details. This gives Cascade exactly what it needs to execute subsequent steps without failing.

Create and Update Content

Write a brand new piece of content with one call: `create_content_item`. You just feed in the required JSON fields, and the item goes live. Later, if you need to tweak something, `update_content_item` handles that; it modifies existing data cleanly.

Audit Content Items

Don't know what content exists for a specific model? Run `list_content_items` and you get the full roster. Want to check if an item even exists before trying to use it? Just call `get_content_item` with its unique ID. It’s quick validation.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Zesty.io MCP in Windsurf

Just run the `list_content_models` tool. It gives you a clean list of every model available for your current instance. You'll see the necessary Model ZUIDs right away.

This MCP Server manages content items, content models, and overall instance settings. It handles the full lifecycle of structured content within your application's backend.

Yes, you can run `list_zesty_instances`. This tool shows all Zesty.io instances linked to the account, keeping track of different environments or projects.

You'll use `update_content_item`. You provide the item ID and the new field values. The server makes sure the changes stick correctly without messing up other parts of your data.

This MCP Server touches Content Models, Content Items, and Instance Settings. Be careful with field values you pass in `create_content_item` or `update_content_item`.

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