Windsurf

Windsurf reads a JSON config file. Cascade picks the tools up after a reload.

Windsurf

Windsurf (Codeium)

Windsurf MCP documentation

Config file

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "photoshop": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alisaitteke/photoshop-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Where to paste it~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonCascade → MCP toolbar → Configure → View raw config

Check that it works

Ping Photoshop and list open documents.

You should see the Photoshop version and the names of any open documents.

Before you start

• Adobe Photoshop installed and open (macOS or Windows).
• Node.js 18 or newer, unless you use the Claude Desktop bundle.

Next

• Recipes — sixteen ready-made workflows with prompts you can copy.
• Tool catalog — every tool, searchable.
• Troubleshooting — when Photoshop does not answer.