Ably MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 14 tools to Batch Presence, Batch Publish, Batch Push Publish, and more

Name: Ably
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Ably through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Ably MCP Server

Connect your Ably account to any AI agent to orchestrate real-time communication infrastructure through natural language. This server provides full access to the Ably REST API for robust pub/sub messaging and presence management.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Ably tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Messaging — Publish messages to single or multiple channels, retrieve message history, and update or delete existing messages.
Presence Tracking — Monitor real-time member status and history within specific channels to see who is online.
Push Notifications — Send direct push notifications to devices or client IDs for mobile and web engagement.
Channel Management — List active channels, fetch metadata, and monitor usage statistics across your application.
Security & Tokens — Revoke tokens before expiry to maintain tight control over your real-time infrastructure access.

The Ably MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 14 Ably tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Ably through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning pub-sub, real-time-messaging, push-notifications, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

batch

Batch presence on Ably

Get presence for multiple channels

batch

Batch publish on Ably

Publish messages to multiple channels at once

batch

Batch push publish on Ably

Publish batch push notifications

get

Get channel metadata on Ably

Get metadata for a specific channel

get

Get message on Ably

Get a specific message by serial

get

Get messages on Ably

Retrieve message history for a channel

get

Get presence on Ably

Get current presence members for a channel

get

Get presence history on Ably

Get presence history for a channel

get

Get stats on Ably

Retrieve application usage statistics

list

List channels on Ably

Enumerate all active channels

publish

Publish message on Ably

Publish a message to a specific channel

push

Push publish on Ably

Publish a direct push notification

revoke

Revoke tokens on Ably

Requires revocableTokens: true on the API key. Revoke Ably tokens before their expiry

update

Update message on Ably

Update, delete, or append to a message

Connect Ably to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Ably into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Ably

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ably, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Ably MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Ably through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Ably + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Ably MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Ably and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Ably tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Ably and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Ably data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Ably in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Ably immediately.

"Publish a message to the 'orders' channel with the event name 'new_order' and data '{"id": 123}'"

"Check who is currently online in the 'chat-room-1' channel."

"Show me the usage statistics for my Ably application."

Troubleshooting Ably MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Ably to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Ably + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ably MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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