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What is the Strapi MCP Server?
Integrate the robust headless architecture of Strapi seamlessly into your conversational LLM workflows. By linking your AI securely to the Strapi REST ecosystem, engineering and content teams can effortlessly design schema types, interact with entries, and orchestrate media libraries directly from the terminal.
What you can do
- Architecture Discovery — Quickly evaluate top-level content structures invoking
list_content_typesand systematically paginate underlying rows executinglist_entries. - Content Construction — Drive agile content updates creating new JSON-formatted parameters natively by calling
create_entryor updating existing rows viaupdate_entry. - Asset Orchestration — Monitor uploaded visual data traversing the Media Library securely with
list_assetsor uploading remote dependencies instantly usingupload_media_asset. - Audit & Clearance — Protect production integrity by securely tracking and listing authorized active members leveraging
list_cms_users.
How it works
- Define the Strapi MCP as an active integration inside your configuration environment.
- In the parameter matrix, bind your deployed
STRAPI_BASE_URLalongside a verifiedSTRAPI_API_KEYcreated via your admin panel. - State your objective: "Fetch the properties of my 'articles' content type, and construct a newly formatted post containing the latest system update metrics."
Who is this for?
- Backend Architects — Validate structure configurations and JSON payloads instantly across components without context-switching into the Strapi interface.
- Technical Marketers — Manage and formulate textual entries programmatically, scaling updates securely across the platform instantly.
- Development Operations — Automate tedious metadata adjustments and audit structural dependencies rapidly within safe, isolated loops.
Built-in capabilities (9)
Provide the plural ID and a JSON string of fields. Creates a new entry for a specific content type
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a content entry
Retrieves details for a specific content entry
Lists media assets stored in the Strapi Media Library
Lists all registered CMS users
Lists all content types (collections and single types) defined in Strapi
Provide the plural ID of the content type (e.g., "articles"). Lists entries for a specific content type
Provide the plural ID, entry ID, and field updates. Updates fields of an existing content entry
Provide the public file URL to be fetched and uploaded. Uploads a new file to the Media Library
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Strapi 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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Strapi in Windsurf
Why run Strapi with Vinkius?
The Strapi connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Professionals who connect Strapi to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Strapi for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Strapi is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How does the AI know the correct JSON format for new entries?
The agent calls list_content_types first to read each collection's field names and types. It then builds a compliant JSON payload matching the schema before calling create_entry.
Can the agent delete content types or schemas?
No. delete_entry only removes individual data rows within a collection. It cannot alter, drop, or modify content type schemas or structural CMS settings.
Can I upload media files through the integration?
Yes. Use upload_media_asset to add images, videos, or documents to the Strapi Media Library. You can also browse existing assets with list_assets.
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.
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