How to Use the BoardMix MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I add the BoardMix MCP Server to Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the BoardMix configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, use the Windsurf Settings UI under Cascade MCP Servers to paste the Vinkius BoardMix connection URL.

Q: Can Windsurf autonomously modify my BoardMix canvases?

Yes, Windsurf Cascade uses tools like createfile to build new BoardMix boards based on your prompts. Cascade plans the steps, executes the creation, and confirms the new BoardMix file is ready without requiring manual approval.

Q: How does Windsurf handle BoardMix team project organization?

Windsurf queries your workspace using listteamprojects and listteams to locate the correct BoardMix directory. Cascade then groups your visual BoardMix files exactly where your product managers expect them.

Q: Why does Cascade need access to BoardMix version history in Windsurf?

Cascade calls getfileversions to track BoardMix changes over time. This lets Windsurf pinpoint exactly when a design node changed, helping you debug UI discrepancies between the BoardMix canvas and your code.

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Map board structures with Windsurf Cascade

The `list_nodes` tool allows Windsurf Cascade to extract every visual element, shape, and connector from your BoardMix canvas. The MCP Server lets Cascade read this raw layout data to understand how your team mapped out the system architecture or user flow on BoardMix. Instead of jumping between tabs, you ask Windsurf Cascade to analyze the current BoardMix diagram. Cascade grabs the BoardMix nodes, finds the bottlenecks, and updates your local markdown documentation in one continuous run.

Generate whiteboards from code templates

The `create_file` tool spins up fresh BoardMix canvases directly from your Windsurf workspace files. Cascade reads your local wireframe specs, selects a BoardMix layout, and builds the board without waiting for manual setup. By chaining this with `list_templates`, your Windsurf agent finds your team's standard BoardMix design patterns and applies them to the new board instantly. You get a ready-to-use BoardMix whiteboard that matches your Windsurf code structure before you even open your browser.

Audit team feedback loops autonomously

The `get_comments` tool pulls live feedback threads from active BoardMix files directly into your Windsurf session. Cascade scans these BoardMix discussions to identify blocking issues or requested changes assigned to your development team. Cascade matches those BoardMix comments against your open Windsurf issues, drafts the code fixes, and posts status updates. This MCP tool keeps your BoardMix visual planning and Windsurf codebases aligned without manual copy-paste work.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BoardMix MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the BoardMix configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Alternatively, use the Windsurf Settings UI under Cascade MCP Servers to paste the Vinkius BoardMix connection URL.

Yes, Windsurf Cascade uses tools like `create_file` to build new BoardMix boards based on your prompts. Cascade plans the steps, executes the creation, and confirms the new BoardMix file is ready without requiring manual approval.

Windsurf queries your workspace using `list_team_projects` and `list_teams` to locate the correct BoardMix directory. Cascade then groups your visual BoardMix files exactly where your product managers expect them.

Cascade calls `get_file_versions` to track BoardMix changes over time. This lets Windsurf pinpoint exactly when a design node changed, helping you debug UI discrepancies between the BoardMix canvas and your code.

Your BoardMix whiteboard nodes, comments, and project structures stay within Vinkius's secure V8 Isolate Sandbox while Windsurf communicates with the server. No raw BoardMix canvas data is stored on third-party servers, and connection tokens are kept encrypted.

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