How to Use the Brivo MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I use Windsurf to audit Brivo access schedules?

Yes, Cascade reads your Brivo schedules via listschedules and compares them against logs from listaccessevents to flag anomalies.

Q: Can Cascade modify Brivo credentials?

No, Cascade lets you view credentials via listcredentials but does not allow creating or deleting physical Brivo badges.

Let Windsurf run multi-step Brivo physical security operations like mapping access groups and opening doors autonomously.

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Cascade chains Brivo door status checks and entry triggers

Tell Windsurf that someone forgot their badge, and Cascade will automatically run `list_users` to find their profile, check their permissions, and hit `unlock_door` to let them in. You don't have to prompt for each step because Windsurf plans the whole physical access sequence on its own. If a Brivo badge is acting up, Cascade queries `list_credentials` to see what is active and matches it against `list_schedules` to find out why the door stayed locked. Windsurf resolves the Brivo access issue in one go instead of making you run three separate commands.

Windsurf MCP Server maps facility access groups

Let's be honest, managing physical security zones gets messy, but this Windsurf MCP Server lets Cascade scan your building layout by calling `list_doors` and cross-referencing it with `list_access_groups`. Cascade builds a complete picture of who can go where without you digging through the Brivo admin UI. When you need to audit a specific area, Windsurf queries `get_account_info` and updates your local documentation with the exact Brivo door configurations. This Windsurf tool is the fastest way to sync your physical Brivo office map with your digital permissions.

Automated Brivo threat response in Windsurf

If a Brivo alarm goes off, tell Windsurf to investigate the incident, and Cascade will immediately pull `list_access_events` to find the exact timestamp and user ID. Cascade matches the Brivo event with `get_user` to identify who triggered the sensor. Once Windsurf identifies the threat, it can check if other Brivo entry points are secure by running `get_door_status` across all your sites. You get a complete Brivo security breakdown in your Cascade chat window in seconds.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Brivo MCP in Windsurf

The Brivo MCP integration in Windsurf respects your client's write-approval flags. Cascade will ask for your confirmation before running `unlock_door` to release the physical lock.

Yes, Cascade reads your Brivo schedules via `list_schedules` and compares them against logs from `list_access_events` to flag anomalies.

Open your Windsurf settings, add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file, and Cascade will instantly discover the ten Brivo access control tools.

No, Cascade lets you view credentials via `list_credentials` but does not allow creating or deleting physical Brivo badges.

Your Brivo badge IDs, user names, and door logs stay inside the local Windsurf session. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, so your physical Brivo security logs are never exposed.

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