How to Use the BoxLock MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade open a BoxLock lockbox autonomously?

Yes, Cascade can run the presstoopen tool if you prompt it to authorize an opening. You retain full control, but the agent handles the raw JSON payload formatting for you.

Q: How does Windsurf display BoxLock activity logs?

Cascade calls listactivities and parses the JSON response into a readable Markdown table in your chat panel. You get a clean timeline of who opened which lockbox and when.

Q: What happens if a lock goes offline during a tool call?

The getlock tool returns a connection error payload which your agent reads. Cascade interprets this failure to prevent broken MCP calls.

Control physical BoxLock smart locks and audit delivery logs directly from Windsurf's Cascade agent.

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Automate delivery audits with this BoxLock MCP Server

This BoxLock MCP Server exposes the `list_activities` tool to let Cascade monitor physical delivery events. Your agent reads raw activity logs, matches them against expected delivery times, and flags anomalies without you writing a single line of script. Cascade chains this log data with your local project files to build instant incident reports. It scans the output, finds failed delivery attempts, and drafts support tickets based on the exact timestamp of the lock event.

Remote lock authorization during development

The `press_to_open` tool lets your agent send a JSON string to open a physical lockbox remotely. You don't need to manually click through a mobile app or run custom API scripts to test your integration. Cascade executes this action as part of a larger workflow, verifying the lock state immediately after. It checks the lock status using `get_lock` to confirm the physical latch released successfully.

Dynamic barcode and location management

The `list_barcodes` tool gives Cascade direct access to your active delivery credentials. Your agent pulls the active barcodes, compares them with your database, and identifies expired codes. It pairs this with `list_locations` to map out which lockboxes need credential updates. Cascade handles the entire mapping process and presents a clean breakdown of your physical security footprint.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BoxLock MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the server to your configuration file. Cascade detects the seven tools instantly upon reload, letting you query locks right away.

Yes, Cascade can run the `press_to_open` tool if you prompt it to authorize an opening. You retain full control, but the agent handles the raw JSON payload formatting for you.

Cascade calls `list_activities` and parses the JSON response into a readable Markdown table in your chat panel. You get a clean timeline of who opened which lockbox and when.

The `get_lock` tool returns a connection error payload which your agent reads. Cascade interprets this failure to prevent broken MCP calls.

No, your barcode payloads and lock credentials remain inside the Vinkius sandboxed environment. Only the text output from `list_barcodes` goes to your local agent, and Vinkius handles the API tokens securely without storing them on external databases.

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