How to Use the BotPenguin MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade chain BotPenguin tools together inside Windsurf?

Yes. Cascade reads your goal, queries listcontacts, finds the right user, pulls their history with getchathistory, and sends an update via sendmessage in one continuous run.

Q: Where do I configure my BotPenguin credentials in Windsurf?

You add the MCP Server configuration to your local mcpconfig.json file. Windsurf loads the tools automatically, allowing Cascade to access your live chat data right away.

Q: Can I limit which BotPenguin agents Windsurf can assign?

Yes, Cascade respects the list returned by listagents. You can instruct your workspace to only assign specific operator IDs when routing complex customer tickets.

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Resolve BotPenguin Tickets Autonomously in Windsurf

The `list_chats` tool lets Windsurf pull pending live chats directly into your Cascade session. From there, Cascade reads the customer's issue, pulls their profile details using `get_contact`, and drafts a reply based on past tickets. Integrating this MCP Server into your workspace means you stop copying and pasting support data between browser tabs. Cascade doesn't wait for your permission to take the next step. It automatically fires `send_message` to reply to the user and assigns a human representative using `list_agents` if the issue needs escalation.

Automated Lead Segmentation and Verification

The `list_contacts` tool pulls your latest BotPenguin marketing leads directly into your Windsurf workspace. Cascade analyzes these leads, checks their current labels using `list_tags`, and determines who needs immediate follow-up. When a high-value lead needs phone verification, Cascade triggers `send_otp` to send a verification code. This entire sequence runs as a single autonomous chain, saving your sales team hours of manual data entry.

Instant Context Retrieval for Complex Inquiries

The `get_chat_history` tool pulls full transcripts of past BotPenguin conversations directly into Cascade's context window. Instead of guessing what happened in earlier sessions, your AI client analyzes the historical text to spot recurring bugs or feature requests. Cascade combines this transcript data with details from `get_contact` to build a complete profile of the customer's journey using this MCP integration. You get a fully drafted, context-aware bug report or feature ticket ready for your development team in seconds.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BotPenguin MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf connects to the server via your configuration file and uses Cascade to monitor active threads. Cascade runs a loop that checks active sessions, reads user messages, and writes replies back to your customers instantly.

Yes. Cascade reads your goal, queries `list_contacts`, finds the right user, pulls their history with `get_chat_history`, and sends an update via `send_message` in one continuous run.

You add the MCP Server configuration to your local `mcp_config.json` file. Windsurf loads the tools automatically, allowing Cascade to access your live chat data right away.

Yes, Cascade respects the list returned by `list_agents`. You can instruct your workspace to only assign specific operator IDs when routing complex customer tickets.

Your chat histories, contact phone numbers, and customer tags are never stored on external servers. Every request runs inside a secure MCP connection using an ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox that destroys all local session data the moment your query finishes.

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