How to Use the AdGuard Home MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade schedule blocking rules on AdGuard Home?

Yes, Cascade can modify your block schedules. It invokes updateblockedservices to toggle specific platforms on a schedule or uses setprotection to disable filtering temporarily when you need to test clean connections.

Control your network's DNS filtering directly from Windsurf by letting Cascade block domains, manage leases, and update rules.

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Multi-step DNS troubleshooting via Windsurf

This MCP Server lets Cascade troubleshoot DNS resolution issues by chaining diagnostic tools directly. When a device on your network can't reach a service, Cascade doesn't just guess. It chains tools to diagnose the problem. It uses `check_host` to see if a domain is blocked, pulls the logs with `get_query_log`, and finds the culprit client using `search_clients` without you writing a single line of code. Once it identifies the block, the agent fixes it. It can immediately run `add_rewrite` or `set_user_rules` to bypass the restriction. You get a fully resolved network issue in one go instead of digging through the AdGuard UI yourself.

Autonomous client and DHCP provisioning

This MCP Server allows Windsurf to automate DHCP and client provisioning without manual interface clicking. Look, setting up a new hardware device usually means opening multiple browser tabs. Cascade fixes that. It calls `get_dhcp_status` to find free IP space, registers a static IP with `add_static_lease`, and maps the device using `add_client`. This turns a manual network chore into a single prompt. Cascade checks the current DHCP scope first, runs the reservation, and verifies the client list in a single autonomous pass.

Dynamic blocklist and TLS management

This MCP Server exposes tools to manage your DNS encryption and blocklists automatically. Keeping your DNS resolver secure requires constant updates. Cascade can check your encryption setup using `get_tls_status` and apply new certificates with `configure_tls` when they expire. It also manages your content rules on the fly. If you need to lock down a subnet, Cascade calls `update_blocked_services` to toggle social media limits or uses `add_filter_url` to import fresh threat feeds instantly.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about AdGuard Home MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the Cascade MCP config file, or use the built-in MCP Marketplace for a one-click setup. Add the server under the mcpServers key with your Vinkius endpoint token, click refresh, and Cascade will immediately discover all 23 DNS management tools.

Yes. You can tell Cascade that a specific site is broken, and it will search the logs, find the blocking rule, and use `set_user_rules` or `add_rewrite` to fix it. It chains these actions together without requiring you to manually check the AdGuard dashboard.

Yes, the server needs API credentials to execute changes like adding static leases or changing DNS rules. Vinkius manages these credentials securely in an isolated sandbox, exposing only the tools Cascade needs to run.

Yes, Cascade can modify your block schedules. It invokes `update_blocked_services` to toggle specific platforms on a schedule or uses `set_protection` to disable filtering temporarily when you need to test clean connections.

The server only processes the specific DNS queries, client lists, and DHCP lease data requested by your prompts. All traffic runs through a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate that immediately destroys the session data once the tool execution finishes.

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