How to Use the BIM 360 Field MCP in Windsurf

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Connect BIM 360 Field MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect BIM 360 Field to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Windsurf project data access

Cascade needs context to build your site reports. Use `get_project` and `list_projects` to pull active job details directly into your workspace. Stop digging through web portals. Once Cascade connects, it grabs the exact project ID needed for your next task.

Track BIM 360 Field site progress

Ask Cascade to summarize open problems by calling `list_issues`. It filters through your construction logs so you see what needs attention now. Use `list_tasks` and `list_checklists` to verify equipment status. Cascade handles the heavy lifting, giving you the raw data in your editor.

Manage site team access

Need to know who is assigned to a specific build? `list_users` and `list_companies` provide the roster for any project linked to your account. Windsurf maps these entities to your codebase. You get the team details without toggling between tabs.

Setup guide

Set up BIM 360 Field 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 BIM 360 Field 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 BIM 360 Field payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the BIM 360 Field tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bim-360-field-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BIM 360 Field MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and head to the MCP Servers panel. Add the server configuration there, click refresh, and Cascade will detect the tools automatically.

This MCP server provides read-only access to your construction data. You can pull issue lists into Windsurf, but you cannot push changes back to the source.

The connection lets your agent read project locations and task status. It saves you from manual data entry when building your local construction tools.

Vinkius handles the authentication tokens securely. Your agent only receives the session data required to fetch specific project records.

Your project data stays within your local Windsurf environment during the session. We ensure that only authorized requests touch your construction records.

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