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Use Payload CMS with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Manage your Payload CMS content directly from any AI agent. query collections, update documents, and manage globals via REST API.

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MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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Complete set · 10 capabilities

The complete Payload CMS capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Payload CMS.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.

  1. 01

    Find by ID

    Find a document by ID in a Payload CMS collection

  2. 02

    Update document

    Update a document by ID in a Payload CMS collection

  3. 03

    Update global

    Update a Payload CMS globalThis

  4. 04

    Delete preference

    Delete a user preference in Payload CMS

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.

  1. 05

    Create document

    Create a new document in a Payload CMS collection

  2. 06

    Get preference

    Get a user preference in Payload CMS

  3. 07

    Delete document

    Delete a document by ID in a Payload CMS collection

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.

  1. 08

    Find many

    Find many documents in a Payload CMS collection

  2. 09

    Get global

    G., Header, Footer). Get a Payload CMS globalThis

  3. 10

    Update preference

    Update a user preference in Payload CMS

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894ms average. Fast in production.

Payload CMS is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1015ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
716ms
Slowest day
1015ms
14-day trend
Slowing+15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Payload CMS, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Payload CMS. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Payload CMS Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Payload CMS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "payload-cms-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

FAQ

Questions Payload CMS owners ask.

  • 01

    How can I filter results to find specific documents in a collection?

    You can use the find_many capability and provide a JSON string in the where parameter. This follows Payload's standard query syntax, allowing you to filter by fields, operators (like equals, contains), and nested logic.

  • 02

    Can I control how much related data is returned in a query?

    Yes! Most query capabilities like find_many, find_by_id, and get_global include a depth parameter. Increasing this number will populate more levels of nested relationships.

  • 03

    Does this server support updating global settings like site headers?

    Absolutely. Use the get_global capability to retrieve current data and update_global to modify it. This is perfect for managing site-wide configurations without leaving your AI assistant.

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