Payload CMS Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage headless CMS content and global site settings through natural conversation.
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Why people use Payload CMS
Payload CMS Content Management Without the Admin Panel Friction
This Connector lets you just type out the change. You tell your agent to update the price or swap a header link, and it handles the API calls for you. You get your work done in one place without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct conversational line to your headless CMS content.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Updating prices across a store
A store owner asks to set all products in the 'sale' collection to 50% off.
- Real-world use case 02
Quick content audits
A content lead asks to see all posts from last month.
- Real-world use case 03
Changing site headers
A marketing person wants to change the site logo.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Payload CMS capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Payload CMS.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.
- 01 Capability
Find by id
Locate a single document within a collection by its ID. This is perfect for quickly grabbing specific data for inspection.
- 02 Capability
Find many
Search for and list multiple documents that match your query criteria. It lets you filter content by status, date, or other custom fields.
- 03 Capability
Get global
Retrieve data from site-wide configurations like headers or footers. Use this to see your current global settings in one go.
- 04 Capability
Update document
Modify the fields of an existing document using its ID. It lets you make precise changes to content without opening the admin UI.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.
- 05 Capability
Update global
Change site-wide settings for things like navigation or site titles. This is the best way to update branding or menu links quickly.
- 06 Capability
Update preference
Modify a specific user preference in your Payload instance. Use this to change individual user settings through a natural command.
- 07 Capability
Delete document
Remove a specific document from a collection using its unique ID. This helps you keep your database clean by getting rid of old entries.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Payload CMS.
- 08 Capability
Delete preference
Clear a specific user preference from your Payload instance. Use this to reset user settings or remove outdated data.
- 09 Capability
Create document
Add a new entry to any collection with custom JSON data. It lets you push new content into your system from your chat.
- 10 Capability
Get preference
Pull the current settings for a specific user's preferences. Use this to verify what a user sees on your site.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Payload CMS to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Payload CMS from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Payload CMS, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Payload CMS for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Payload CMS URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Payload CMS in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"payload-cms-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Payload CMS
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Payload CMS, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"payload-cms-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Payload CMS
Ask Copilot: "Using Payload CMS, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"payload-cms-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Payload CMS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Payload CMS, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"payload-cms-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Payload CMS
Ask Cline: "Using Payload CMS, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add payload-cms-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_t6Q04CoVJpzCHaQBNfO8SdQRAkWHqidUz0iD4vuL/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Payload CMS
Ask Claude: "Using Payload CMS, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Payload CMS can move forward.
Content managers who are tired of the admin panel click-fatigue and developers who need to poke at production data without a full UI.
Content Manager
Updates site copy and checks entry statuses on the fly during a busy content week.
Full-stack Developer
Verifies API responses and queries production data directly from the code editor.
Product Owner
Audits content and performs bulk updates using natural language commands.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Cockpit (Self-hosted Headless CMS API)
Manage your self-hosted Cockpit CMS content, assets, and menus directly from any AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Payload CMS connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Payload CMS.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Payload CMS MCP to update my website's navigation?
Yes, you can use it to edit global settings like navigation links directly. This allows you to manage your site's menu without having to log into the backend.
Does the Payload CMS MCP work with my production site?
It works with any Payload CMS instance you provide the URL and keys for. Just make sure your API keys have the correct permissions for the actions you want to perform.
Can I use this to delete old content?
Yes, you can ask your agent to remove specific documents or preferences using the delete capabilities. It's a fast way to clean up your database.
Is this Connector safe for my CMS data?
It uses your existing API keys and permissions, so it only does what you authorize. It acts as a bridge between your agent and your data.
How does the Payload CMS MCP handle complex filters?
It supports Payload's native query language, so you can ask for specific subsets of data like 'all posts from last week' or 'products under $50'.
Can I use the Payload CMS MCP to create new blog posts?
Yes, you can give your agent the content and it will create a new document in your collection. You just need to tell it which collection to use.
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.
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.
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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