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BoxLock MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 7 tools to Get Lock, List Activities, List Barcodes, and more

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect BoxLock 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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The BoxLock app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Security Compliance category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "boxlock": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
BoxLock
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60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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About BoxLock MCP Server

Connect your BoxLock Control (v3) account to any AI agent and take full control of your physical security and automated supply chain logistics through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple BoxLock tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

  • Lock Orchestration — List and manage all BoxLock smart locks in your organization programmatically, retrieving detailed battery levels and high-fidelity connectivity status
  • Remote Authorization — Programmatically authorize locks to be opened via physical button press for specific workers or maintenance windows in real-time
  • Access Intelligence — Monitor real-time access events and retrieve detailed historical activity logs to maintain high-fidelity audit trails of all openings and scans
  • Asset Tracking Architecture — Access complete directories of barcodes and trackable assets to maintain a perfectly coordinated digital ledger of physical goods
  • Location Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of physical sites and groups to coordinate your infrastructure security directly through your agent

The BoxLock MCP Server exposes 7 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.

All 7 BoxLock tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to BoxLock through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning smart-lock, access-control, logistics-security, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_lock

Get lock details

list_activities

List lock activity logs

list_barcodes

List all active barcodes

list_locations

List all locations

list_locks

List all BoxLock smart locks

list_users

List all organization users

press_to_open

Pass data as a JSON string. Remotely authorize a lock to be opened

Connect BoxLock to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire BoxLock into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
04

Start using BoxLock

Open Cascade and ask: "Using BoxLock, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the BoxLock MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with BoxLock through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

02

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

03

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available

04

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

BoxLock + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the BoxLock MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from BoxLock and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

02

Live debugging: query BoxLock tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

03

Documentation generation: pull schema information from BoxLock and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

04

Rapid prototyping: combine BoxLock data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for BoxLock in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with BoxLock immediately.

01

"List all active smart locks in my organization."

02

"Authorize 'Loading Dock B' (ID: 'lock_123') to be opened for worker '101' for the next hour."

03

"Show the last 5 access events for all locks from today."

Troubleshooting BoxLock MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting BoxLock to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

BoxLock + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating BoxLock MCP Server with Windsurf.

01

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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.
02

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
03

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.