BoxHero MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect BoxHero 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": {
"boxhero": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About BoxHero MCP Server
Connect your BoxHero account to any AI agent and orchestrate your inventory management workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple BoxHero 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
- Item Oversight — List all items in your inventory, create new ones, and retrieve detailed specifications.
- Stock Tracking — Check real-time stock levels and monitor transaction histories (stock-in, stock-out, moves).
- Location Management — List all storage locations and warehouses managed in your account.
- Inventory Adjustments — Create stock transactions directly to correct inventory levels or record shipments.
- Attribute Discovery — Retrieve custom item attributes defined in your catalog.
The BoxHero 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 BoxHero to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BoxHero 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 BoxHero
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BoxHero, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the BoxHero MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with BoxHero 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
BoxHero + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the BoxHero MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from BoxHero and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query BoxHero tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from BoxHero and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine BoxHero data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
BoxHero MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BoxHero to Windsurf via MCP:
create_item
Create a new inventory item
create_transaction
Create a new stock transaction (In/Out/Move)
delete_item
Delete an item
get_account_info
Get authenticated user info
get_item
Get details of a specific item
list_attributes
List custom item attributes
list_items
List all inventory items
list_locations
List all storage locations
list_transactions
List inventory transactions (Stock In/Out)
update_item
Update an existing item
Example Prompts for BoxHero in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with BoxHero immediately.
"List all active inventory items."
"Show the recent stock transactions."
"List the storage locations."
Troubleshooting BoxHero MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting BoxHero to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
BoxHero + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating BoxHero 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 BoxHero with your favorite client
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Connect BoxHero to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.