How to Use the BoxHero MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect BoxHero to Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file in Windsurf and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, go to Settings, find Cascade, and use the MCP Servers UI to paste your connection URL. Once you click refresh, Cascade instantly detects the inventory tools.

Q: Can Windsurf handle bulk stock moves in BoxHero?

Yes, Cascade excels at multi-step tasks. It uses listitems to check what you have, then runs createtransaction multiple times to log incoming or outgoing stock. You describe the shipment, and the agent processes the entire batch.

Q: Does the BoxHero MCP integration with Windsurf support custom fields?

Yes, Cascade reads your custom schema using listattributes. This allows the agent to apply specific tags and custom properties whenever it creates or updates items.

Feed your BoxHero inventory data straight to Windsurf so Cascade can manage stock levels and track transactions on autopilot.

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Automate stock adjustments in Windsurf

The BoxHero MCP Server exposes stock transaction tools to let Windsurf handle your entire warehouse workflow without you babysitting every step. Cascade takes your high-level goal, looks at your stock, and runs `create_transaction` to move items between locations instantly. You don't need to manually click through menus to log a shipment. Cascade chains `list_locations` to find where the goods belong, then updates the records in one clean run.

Instant inventory audits and updates

The BoxHero MCP Server provides catalog inspection tools so keeping your inventory accurate is simple when Cascade runs `list_items`. If something is missing or mislabeled, the agent corrects the record using `update_item` without waiting for your input on every field. Instead of exporting spreadsheets, you ask Cascade to find discrepancies. It pulls the data, compares it to your invoices, and writes the changes directly to your database.

Bulk item creation and setup

The BoxHero MCP Server delivers item creation tools to speed up the process of adding new stock lines. It reads your product lists, checks your existing setup with `list_attributes`, and builds the new catalog entries with `create_item`. You avoid manual data entry entirely. Just drop a manifest file into your workspace and let Cascade populate your entire BoxHero account.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BoxHero MCP in Windsurf

Open your `mcp_config.json` file in Windsurf and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Alternatively, go to Settings, find Cascade, and use the MCP Servers UI to paste your connection URL. Once you click refresh, Cascade instantly detects the inventory tools.

Yes, Cascade excels at multi-step tasks. It uses `list_items` to check what you have, then runs `create_transaction` multiple times to log incoming or outgoing stock. You describe the shipment, and the agent processes the entire batch.

Yes, Cascade reads your custom schema using `list_attributes`. This allows the agent to apply specific tags and custom properties whenever it creates or updates items.

Cascade stops the execution chain immediately and reports the error. It checks the current state using `get_item` to make sure your inventory records do not end up in an inconsistent state.

Your item names and stock counts are protected because Vinkius runs the connector inside an isolated V8 sandbox. No database credentials or raw transaction histories are stored on your local machine. All authentication happens through a single secure token that limits access strictly to your active session.

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