• DISCOVERY
  • AUDIT
  • STRUCTURE
  • HUMAN

How to search and audit content with your AI

Connect Plone to your AI client to scan your site. Once connected, you can query files and metadata using natural language.

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Short answer

How can I search and audit my Plone site with AI?

Your AI uses path-based and full-text queries to find files and inspect their metadata. You'll get a clear view of your site structure and any missing information.

The results you get.

Where your data lands.

The AI organizes what it finds into these specific outcomes.

DISCOVERY

Found files

The AI identifies files matching your text or path queries. You get a list of locations and names.

AUDIT

Metadata gaps

The AI pulls file attributes to show you what's missing. You'll see which items lack descriptions or tags.

STRUCTURE

Site maps

By querying specific paths, the AI reveals how your folders are organized. You'll see the hierarchy clearly.

HUMAN

Manual cleanup

The AI flags the issues, but you must handle the actual file moves or edits. It provides the intelligence for your decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of navigating your Plone instance.

  1. Locate files

    The AI finds specific items using your text or path descriptions.

    search_content

  2. Pull metadata

    The AI retrieves the specific properties and attributes of the files it finds.

    get_content

  3. Map paths

    The AI uses path queries to understand how your content is nested.

    search_content

  4. Verify details

    The AI checks the specific content of a file to confirm it matches your needs.

    get_content

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the folder names or keywords for your own.

Plone Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g6iXcoVFJw211BEVIrauCIn8dk9jo3oKnobRjnbL/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 — Plone capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "plone-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g6iXcoVFJw211BEVIrauCIn8dk9jo3oKnobRjnbL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all PDF files in the /reports/2023 folder.

  • Search for any files containing the word 'invoice'.

  • List all items in the /media/images path and their metadata.

  • Check the /archive folder for files missing a description.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Plone once, then ask.

Connect your Plone instance with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying immediately.

Connect Plone to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete files in my Plone site?

    No. The AI can only search for and read content. It cannot delete or modify anything.

  • 02

    Can the AI move files between folders?

    No. The AI identifies where files are, but you must move them manually in Plone.

  • 03

    How does the AI find files if I don't know the path?

    It uses full-text search to find files based on the words inside them.

  • 04

    Can the AI change file metadata?

    No. The AI can read metadata to find gaps, but it cannot edit or update it.

  • 05

    Does the AI see my Plone password?

    No. Your connection is secure, and the AI only interacts with the data through the tools.

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