How to Use the Aconex MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf connect to the Aconex MCP Server?

Open your settings and add the server to your mcpconfig.json file. Windsurf detects the tools instantly, letting Cascade call them during your chat sessions. No complex setup.

Q: Can Windsurf run Aconex directory searches autonomously using Cascade?

Yes, it runs searchprojectdirectory to find users. It then uses that data to invite them or update their status without asking you for step-by-step confirmation.

Q: Can I copy project logos with this setup?

Yes, you can. The getprojectlogo tool fetches the logo for any specific project ID your account has access to.

Let Windsurf chain Aconex tasks autonomously to manage directories and copy projects without manual clicks.

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Auto-provision project users in Cascade

The Aconex MCP Server lets Windsurf manage user access and project assignments directly inside your active chat session. Cascade chains `create_user` and `invite_user_to_project` to onboard team members without you clicking through old enterprise portals. You specify who needs access, and the agent checks the directory first. It runs `search_global_directory` to prevent duplicate accounts before running the invite tools. That is how you keep your project directory clean from day one.

Fast-track new project setups

This MCP Server exposes project duplication tools directly to your workspace. Cascade runs `copy_project` to clone existing structures, saving hours of manual field mapping. It does not stop at copying. The agent immediately pulls the document schema using `get_register_schema` to verify the setup matches your standard templates. You get a ready-to-use project environment in seconds.

Manage project communication groups

This MCP server integration lets Cascade build and clean up distribution lists on the fly. It executes `create_mailing_group` when a new team joins and wipes them out with `delete_mailing_group` when the phase ends. You don't have to write custom scripts to clean up stale lists. Just tell the agent to audit the active groups, and it handles the API calls in sequence.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Aconex MCP in Windsurf

Open your settings and add the server to your `mcp_config.json` file. Windsurf detects the tools instantly, letting Cascade call them during your chat sessions. No complex setup.

Yes, it runs `search_project_directory` to find users. It then uses that data to invite them or update their status without asking you for step-by-step confirmation.

You need the correct permissions mapped to your Aconex account. Tools like `list_organization_users` require Organization Administrator rights to execute successfully.

Yes, you can. The `get_project_logo` tool fetches the logo for any specific project ID your account has access to.

Your project directory records and user schemas stay inside the secure Vinkius sandbox. No external parties can read your Aconex directory data or mailing lists.

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