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> For a complete documentation index, see https://developers.webflow.com/mcp/tools/utility-tools/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://developers.webflow.com/_mcp/server.

# Utility tools

> Reference for Webflow MCP utility tools: AI assistance, workflow guidance, tool discovery, and asset preview.

Utility tools provide AI assistance, workflow guidance, tool discovery, and asset preview. They are read-only and run headlessly, with no Designer session or bridge app required.

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## ask\_webflow\_ai

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Ask Webflow AI a free-form question about the Webflow API and get an answer back.

* Look up how a Webflow API capability works
* Get guidance on an endpoint or concept, without leaving the tool set

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| Action           | Description                                         | Required parameters |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
| `ask_webflow_ai` | Send a message to Webflow AI about the Webflow API. | `message`           |

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## get\_asset\_preview

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Get an image preview of a site asset by its asset ID. Downloads the smallest available variant or the original. Image content only, up to 2 MB.

* Preview what an asset actually looks like when you have its ID
* Confirm the right image before setting it on an element

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| Action              | Description                                       | Required parameters |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
| `get_asset_preview` | Get an image preview of a site asset by asset ID. | `asset_id`          |

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## get\_more\_tools

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Request a specialized tool for a capability the currently loaded tools don't cover. Use it to reach functionality that isn't already in the tool set.

* When a task seems to need a capability you don't see among the available tools, check here before falling back to a workaround

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| Action           | Description                                                              | Required parameters            |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| `get_more_tools` | Request a specialized tool for a capability not covered by loaded tools. | `brief`, `category`, `context` |

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## webflow\_guide\_tool

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Return recommended workflows and best practices for using the Webflow tools. Intended to be called before performing actions.

* Before starting a task, pull the recommended workflow and best practices for the tools you're about to use

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| Action           | Description                                                                  | Required parameters |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
| `get_guidelines` | Return recommended workflows and best practices for using the Webflow tools. | None                |

> Reference for Webflow MCP utility tools: AI assistance, workflow guidance, tool discovery, and asset preview.