How to Use the Asset Panda MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf find a specific asset in Asset Panda?

You just ask. Windsurf's Cascade agent can use the listobjects tool to search within a group and then getobject to pull the exact details you need.

Let Windsurf's Cascade agent manage your Asset Panda inventory. It creates assets, runs audits, and updates records without you prompting every step.

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Run Autonomous Inventory Audits

Tell Windsurf's Cascade to audit your equipment. It plans and executes the whole job on its own. The agent chains together `list_groups` to see what categories exist, then runs `list_objects` on each one to get a full inventory list. You don't have to guide it. Cascade fetches details for every single asset using `get_object` and assembles a complete report for you. Set a goal, get a result. That's how this MCP Server works.

Manage Assets Without Leaving Your IDE

Stop switching tabs to update your asset tracker. Just ask your AI client to handle it. You can say, "create a new MacBook Pro asset in the Laptops group," and Cascade uses the `create_object` tool to add it to Asset Panda instantly. The same goes for updates. Need to mark a device as "out for repair"? A simple instruction triggers the `update_object` tool. It's just a faster way to get administrative work done.

Get Quick Context on Groups and Locations

Sometimes you just need a quick piece of information. Ask Windsurf, "what are our current asset groups?" and it uses `list_groups` to give you an immediate answer. No need to log into the Asset Panda web app. This also works for checking group metadata with `get_group` or finding physical sites with `list_locations`. It's about getting the data you need, right now, without breaking your focus.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Asset Panda MCP in Windsurf

You just ask. Windsurf's Cascade agent can use the `list_objects` tool to search within a group and then `get_object` to pull the exact details you need.

Yes. Describe the item you want to add and the group it belongs in. Windsurf uses the `create_object` tool on this MCP server to add it directly to your inventory.

It's fast. Add the Asset Panda MCP Server from the built-in marketplace or paste the URL into your settings. Cascade automatically discovers all the available tools.

Definitely. Tell Cascade to audit a specific group, like 'Marketing Laptops'. It will automatically chain `list_objects` and `get_object` to build a full report for you.

The server only touches your asset, group, and location data. All communication is sandboxed, and Vinkius ensures requests are ephemeral, meaning your data is never stored.

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