Bidsketch MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Bidsketch through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"bidsketch": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Bidsketch MCP Server
Connect your Bidsketch account to any AI agent and orchestrate your professional proposal workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Bidsketch tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Proposal Management — List, retrieve, and create proposals to speed up your sales process.
- Client Oversight — Manage your client directory, including contact details and history.
- Template Discovery — Access and list your saved proposal templates for consistent document generation.
- Fee Auditing — List and verify the fees and line items associated with your proposals.
- User Profiles — Retrieve account and user information directly from your workspace.
The Bidsketch MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bidsketch to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bidsketch MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Bidsketch
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bidsketch, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Bidsketch MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Bidsketch through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Bidsketch + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Bidsketch MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Bidsketch and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Bidsketch tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Bidsketch and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Bidsketch data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Bidsketch MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bidsketch to Windsurf via MCP:
create_client
Create a new client
create_proposal
Create a new proposal
get_client
Get specific client details
get_proposal
Get specific proposal details
get_user_details
Get current user details
list_clients
List all clients
list_fees
List fees for a specific proposal
list_proposals
List all proposals
list_templates
List all proposal templates
update_proposal
Update an existing proposal
Example Prompts for Bidsketch in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Bidsketch immediately.
"List all active proposals in Bidsketch."
"Find the contact ID for 'Acme Corp'."
"Show my last 5 proposal templates."
Troubleshooting Bidsketch MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Bidsketch to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Bidsketch + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bidsketch MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Bidsketch with your favorite client
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Connect Bidsketch to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.