How to Use the BasicOps MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I set up the BasicOps MCP Server in Windsurf?

Add the server URL to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json under the mcpServers key. Refresh the MCP panel, and Cascade will instantly detect all twelve tools.

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade create tasks in BasicOps without asking?

Yes, Cascade chains createproject and createtask autonomously to build your workspace structure. You simply set the goal, and the agent executes the steps.

Let Windsurf Cascade run your BasicOps workspace, spinning up projects and updating tasks without you clicking a single button.

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Spin up entire workspaces with Windsurf Cascade

Stop wasting time clicking through browser tabs to set up your BasicOps sprint. When you start a new feature in Windsurf, Cascade reads your files and runs `create_project` to build the workspace in BasicOps instantly. Instead of just making a blank folder, Cascade calls `list_project_sections` to map out your development phases inside Windsurf. It then populates those sections with tasks using `create_task`, keeping your team aligned before you write a single line of code.

Keep BasicOps updated while you write code

You finish a function, and Windsurf Cascade automatically handles your BasicOps task management. It uses `get_task` to find the exact ticket matching your current git branch, then runs `update_task` to mark it ready for review. No manual status updates in BasicOps are required when Cascade tracks your progress. Windsurf links your code changes directly to your project tracking, so your manager gets the update without you leaving the editor.

Feed team discussions directly into Cascade

Stop guessing what your PM meant in that confusing BasicOps comment thread. Cascade pulls live context using `list_task_messages` so it knows exactly what bugs your team is talking about. It references those raw messages inside your Windsurf workspace. If a teammate adds a detail, Cascade checks `get_account_info` and updates the codebase based on who gave the direction.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BasicOps MCP in Windsurf

Add the server URL to your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` under the `mcpServers` key. Refresh the MCP panel, and Cascade will instantly detect all twelve tools.

Yes, Cascade chains `create_project` and `create_task` autonomously to build your workspace structure. You simply set the goal, and the agent executes the steps.

Not at all. The connection runs through Vinkius's fast endpoints, meaning Cascade fetches `list_project_tasks` in milliseconds without lagging your editor.

It reads your current Windsurf workspace context, matches files to tasks, and uses `get_task` to confirm the ID before running any updates.

Your task descriptions, project names, and team messages are strictly protected. Vinkius runs this MCP Server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your API tokens and team data never linger or leak to other sessions.

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