How to Use the Accela MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I verify land parcel data inside Windsurf using Accela?

Yes, you can. Cascade invokes getparcels to retrieve zoning and property details directly into your active coding session, matching them against your local project parameters.

Q: How do I configure this MCP Server in my editor?

Add the server configuration to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Windsurf auto-discovers all thirteen civic tools instantly.

Let Windsurf Cascade autonomously chain Accela permit setups, parcel checks, and inspection schedules in a single prompt.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Accela to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Autonomous Municipal Record Creation

The `create_record` tool initializes permit applications and municipal files directly inside your Windsurf Cascade workspace using the Accela MCP Server. Cascade reads your local workspace context, maps the required municipal fields, and fires the API call to build the record without forcing you to write boilerplate code. If the application lacks contact info, Cascade automatically chains `search_contacts` to find the developer. It then uses `create_contact` to attach them to the active file, correcting submission gaps before you even see the draft.

Smart Inspection Pipelines via Cascade

The `schedule_inspection` tool coordinates field visits by matching inspector availability against active building permits. Windsurf handles the entire logical sequence by pulling existing records, validating parcel details, and setting the appointment date in one fluid motion. When inspections conclude, the agent calls `update_inspection` to log the results and immediately updates the permit status via `update_record`. This MCP Server integration ensures your workspace stays in sync with real-world municipal decisions without manual intervention.

Automated Land and Document Audits

The `get_parcels` tool pulls parcel geometry and zoning data into Windsurf to verify property boundaries before filing a permit. Cascade cross-references this land data with your local design files to detect compliance issues early. If the plan requires structural blueprints, Cascade triggers `list_documents` to verify existing attachments. It then uses `upload_document` to push missing schematics straight to the municipal system, keeping your project compliant.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Accela MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads your project goals and determines the logical order of operations itself. It runs `search_records` to find the file, pulls the details, and schedules the field visit with `schedule_inspection` without requiring step-by-step prompts.

Yes, you can. Cascade invokes `get_parcels` to retrieve zoning and property details directly into your active coding session, matching them against your local project parameters.

Cascade catches the API error immediately. It checks the file path, uses `list_documents` to verify what is already online, and retries the `upload_document` call with the correct parameters.

Add the server configuration to your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, Windsurf auto-discovers all thirteen civic tools instantly.

All communication with municipal databases runs through secure, encrypted V8 isolates on Vinkius. Your local credentials for accessing permit records, contact info, and parcel maps never touch external LLM servers directly.

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