How to Use the Asana MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure Asana in Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file in /.codeium/windsurf/ and add the server details under the mcpServers key. You can also use the Settings menu under Cascade to add the endpoint URL. Click Refresh in the MCP panel to finish.

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade update my Asana tickets?

Yes. Cascade uses the updatetask tool to modify existing tickets. It can change assignees, update due dates, or move items between sections without asking for permission first.

Q: Does this server handle task comments?

The system reads comments via the liststories tool. This pulls the activity feed for any specific task. It currently does not write new comments.

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Connecting this MCP Server gives Cascade direct access to your Asana workspaces. Your agent uses `list_workspaces` to find the right environment, then calls `list_projects` to pull your active project IDs without you needing to switch tabs. Once it has the layout, Cascade can autonomously map out your sprint. It grabs existing tickets with `list_tasks` and checks their status via `list_sections`.

Autonomous Task Generation

This MCP integration lets Cascade chain multiple tools to turn a simple request into a populated project board. You tell it to draft a launch plan, and it immediately uses `create_task` to generate the parent items. It doesn't stop there. The agent applies relevant labels using `list_tags` and assigns metadata to keep everything organized. If a step needs adjusting, it calls `update_task` to fix the details right on the spot.

Deep Context Retrieval

This server lets Windsurf pull the full history of a feature request before writing a single line of code. It runs `search_tasks` to find specific bug reports and pulls the exact ticket details with `get_task`. To understand the conversation history, the agent triggers `list_stories`. This grabs all the comments, status changes, and activity feeds attached to that task. Your editor now knows exactly what the product manager asked for.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Asana MCP in Windsurf

Open your `mcp_config.json` file in `~/.codeium/windsurf/` and add the server details under the `mcpServers` key. You can also use the Settings menu under Cascade to add the endpoint URL. Click Refresh in the MCP panel to finish.

Yes. Cascade uses the `update_task` tool to modify existing tickets. It can change assignees, update due dates, or move items between sections without asking for permission first.

The agent needs the correct workspace ID to locate your projects. Tell Cascade to run `list_workspaces` first. Once it finds your target workspace, it can pull the project list successfully.

The system reads comments via the `list_stories` tool. This pulls the activity feed for any specific task. It currently does not write new comments.

Vinkius isolates this connection inside an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your task descriptions, project names, and user details fetched via `get_me` never leave the zero-trust environment. The session dies the moment you close it.

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