How to Use the Showpad MCP in Windsurf

Q: How can I use Showpad content governance with Windsurf?

You'll start by listing all available tags using listtags. Then, you can run a targeted search using searchassets to pull up only assets matching specific compliance or product lines.

Q: Can I check user roles in Showpad with Windsurf?

Yes. Run listusers first; that gives you the roster. Then use getuserdetails to pull up any specific profile information needed for your current task.

Q: Does the MCP Server help me find assets in Showpad?

Absolutely. Use searchassets with a keyword, or if you know the asset ID, use getassetdetails. It’s the fastest way to get what you need.

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Find assets using the MCP Server

Need to know what content exists? You don't need a dozen prompts. Use `list_assets` to get IDs and metadata for all sales collateral, or run `search_assets` when you only remember a keyword. Want more detail on one piece? Call `get_asset_details` with the ID. It pulls everything—the full content, ownership info, and usage stats.

Map out Showpad's internal structure

The platform has layers of organization. Instead of guessing where something lives, you can list all available `list_channels`, check the company divisions using `list_divisions`, or see every classification tag with `list_tags`. This helps your agent build context for complex tasks, like finding assets only used by 'North America' division and tagged as 'Q4 2023'.

Check user data against the MCP Server

When you need to know who owns what or who needs access, these tools cut through the noise. Use `list_users` to get a roster of everyone in Showpad, and then call `get_user_details` if you need specific profile information about one person. It’s fast and straightforward: build a user list, check their details, and move on.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Showpad MCP in Windsurf

You'll start by listing all available tags using `list_tags`. Then, you can run a targeted search using `search_assets` to pull up only assets matching specific compliance or product lines.

Yes. Run `list_users` first; that gives you the roster. Then use `get_user_details` to pull up any specific profile information needed for your current task.

Absolutely. Use `search_assets` with a keyword, or if you know the asset ID, use `get_asset_details`. It’s the fastest way to get what you need.

This server touches content assets (metadata, IDs), organizational divisions, user profiles, and classification tags. Basically, everything that makes up your enablement platform.

No. That's the point of Windsurf. You set a goal—like 'Find all marketing assets from EMEA.' Windsurf figures out the multi-step sequence (list divisions, then search assets) and runs it autonomously.

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