Bounsel MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Bounsel through the 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": {
"bounsel": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Bounsel MCP Server
Connect your Bounsel CLM account to any AI agent and orchestrate your legal document workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Bounsel tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Document Oversight — List and retrieve detailed metadata for all your generated contracts and legal documents.
- Automated Drafting — Create new documents instantly by merging your data with pre-configured smart templates.
- Template Discovery — List available templates and their required fields to ensure accurate data entry.
- Signature Orchestration — Initiate the digital signature process for any completed document.
- Document Lifecycle — Delete drafts or canceled documents to maintain a clean workspace.
- Team Management — Retrieve lists of users and account information to manage access.
The Bounsel MCP Server exposes 9 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 Bounsel to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bounsel 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 Bounsel
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bounsel, help me..." — 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Bounsel MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Bounsel 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Bounsel + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Bounsel MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Bounsel and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Bounsel tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Bounsel and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Bounsel data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Bounsel MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Bounsel to Windsurf via MCP:
create_document
Create a new document from a template
delete_document
Delete a document
get_account_info
Get company account info
get_document
Get details of a specific document
get_template
Get details of a specific template
list_documents
List all CLM documents
list_templates
List all smart templates
list_users
List all account users
send_document
Send a document for signature
Example Prompts for Bounsel in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Bounsel immediately.
"List all active documents in Bounsel."
"Send document doc_1 for signature."
"List available smart templates."
Troubleshooting Bounsel MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Bounsel to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Bounsel + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bounsel 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 Bounsel with your favorite client
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Connect Bounsel to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.