Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Bird (MessageBird) 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": {
"bird-messagebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server
Connect Bird (formerly MessageBird) to your AI agents to orchestrate omnichannel communication through simple natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Bird (MessageBird) 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
- Unified Conversations — List, read, and manage conversation threads across multiple channels (SMS, WhatsApp, Email) in a single view.
- Direct Messaging — Send messages instantly to any customer identifier using your registered Bird channels.
- CRM & Contacts — Create and update customer profiles, managing identifiers and metadata to maintain a clean communication record.
- Voice Audit — List and inspect voice call history and statuses directly from the AI.
The Bird (MessageBird) 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 Bird (MessageBird) to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bird (MessageBird) 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 Bird (MessageBird)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bird (MessageBird), help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Bird (MessageBird) 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
Bird (MessageBird) + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Bird (MessageBird) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Bird (MessageBird) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Bird (MessageBird) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Bird (MessageBird) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Bird (MessageBird) MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bird (MessageBird) to Windsurf via MCP:
create_contact
Identifiers should be a JSON string, e.g., '[{"key":"phone","value":"+123"}]'. Create a new contact profile in the Bird workspace
get_call
Fetch the details of a single voice call
get_contact
Retrieve detailed information about a specific contact profile
get_conversation
Fetch the detailed metadata and status of a single conversation by its unique ID
list_calls
List all voice calls made or received in the workspace
list_contacts
List all customer contact profiles stored in the workspace
list_conversations
Retrieve a list of all ongoing or archived conversations in the Bird workspace
list_messages
List all individual messages within a specific conversation thread
send_message
You must provide a valid channelId (e.g., for SMS or WhatsApp). Send a new message to a recipient through a specific communication channel (SMS, WhatsApp, etc.)
update_contact
Data should be a JSON string, e.g., '{"displayName":"New Name"}'. Update the metadata or identifiers of an existing contact
Example Prompts for Bird (MessageBird) in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Bird (MessageBird) immediately.
"List all my active conversations on Bird."
"Send a WhatsApp message to +123456789 saying 'Your order is ready!'."
"Show me the last 5 voice calls in my workspace."
Troubleshooting Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Bird (MessageBird) to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Bird (MessageBird) + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bird (MessageBird) 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 Bird (MessageBird) with your favorite client
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Connect Bird (MessageBird) to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.