BOSSDesk MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect BOSSDesk 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": {
"bossdesk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About BOSSDesk MCP Server
Connect your BOSSDesk ITSM account to any AI agent and orchestrate your IT support and asset management workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple BOSSDesk 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
- Ticket Oversight — List all support tickets and retrieve detailed history and requester metadata.
- ITSM Automation — Create and update tickets directly from your workspace to streamline incident reporting.
- Asset Management — Query and inspect hardware and software assets, including serial numbers and specifications.
- User Coordination — Access your employee directory and individual user profiles managed within the platform.
- Location Tracking — List and retrieve details for all physical office or site locations.
- Communication — Add public or private notes to tickets to maintain high team engagement.
The BOSSDesk 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 BOSSDesk to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BOSSDesk 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 BOSSDesk
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BOSSDesk, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the BOSSDesk MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with BOSSDesk 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
BOSSDesk + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the BOSSDesk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from BOSSDesk and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query BOSSDesk tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from BOSSDesk and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine BOSSDesk data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
BOSSDesk MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BOSSDesk to Windsurf via MCP:
add_ticket_note
Add a comment or note to a ticket
create_ticket
Create a new support ticket
get_asset
Get details of a specific asset
get_ticket
Get details of a specific ticket
get_user
Get details of a specific user
list_assets
List all managed IT assets
list_locations
List all physical locations
list_tickets
List all IT support tickets
list_users
List all system users
update_ticket
Update an existing ticket
Example Prompts for BOSSDesk in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with BOSSDesk immediately.
"List all open tickets in BOSSDesk."
"Find the asset with serial number XYZ123."
"Add a note to ticket 102: 'Hardware ordered, waiting for delivery'."
Troubleshooting BOSSDesk MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting BOSSDesk to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
BOSSDesk + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating BOSSDesk 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 BOSSDesk with your favorite client
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Connect BOSSDesk to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.