How to Use the BugHerd MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect the BugHerd MCP Server to Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, go to Settings, select Cascade, and use the MCP Servers UI to paste your Vinkius endpoint.

Q: Will Windsurf let me assign BugHerd tasks to my team?

Yes, Cascade uses listusers to find the correct team member ID inside your workspace. From there, it passes that ID to updatetask to assign the ticket immediately.

Q: Does this BugHerd MCP Server integration support multiple projects?

Absolutely, Cascade uses listprojects to fetch all active boards in your account. You can tell it to move tasks between projects or search for issues across your entire organization.

Get Cascade to manage your BugHerd tasks and comments directly inside your Windsurf workspace using this MCP Server.

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Auto-triage BugHerd issues with Windsurf Cascade

`list_tasks` is the tool Windsurf uses to pull your active BugHerd issues directly into Cascade's planning engine over this MCP connection. When you tell Cascade to fix a bug, it runs this tool to find the corresponding card, reads the details, and maps out the exact code changes needed. You don't need to manually copy task IDs back and forth. Cascade updates the issue status using `update_task` the second it finishes writing and verifying the fix in your workspace.

Post Windsurf context directly to BugHerd comments

`add_comment` lets Cascade write code explanations and deployment notes right back to your BugHerd task. Instead of switching to your browser to tell your QA team that a bug is ready for testing, your AI agent handles the update for you. It reads the existing thread using `list_comments` to make sure it doesn't repeat information. This keeps your external stakeholders updated without you typing a single status report.

Spawn BugHerd tasks from your Windsurf terminal

`create_task` is the tool that lets Cascade file new tickets in your BugHerd projects when it spots code anomalies. If a test fails during a local run, the agent instantly documents the failure and uploads the details to your board. It uses `list_projects` first to find the correct board ID. This keeps your backlog organized and ensures your team sees technical debt as soon as Cascade discovers it.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about BugHerd MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Alternatively, go to Settings, select Cascade, and use the MCP Servers UI to paste your Vinkius endpoint.

Yes, Cascade chains the tools to find and modify tasks without your manual input. It runs `get_task` to read the current state, fixes the file in your editor, and calls `update_task` to change the status.

Yes, Cascade uses `list_users` to find the correct team member ID inside your workspace. From there, it passes that ID to `update_task` to assign the ticket immediately.

Absolutely, Cascade uses `list_projects` to fetch all active boards in your account. You can tell it to move tasks between projects or search for issues across your entire organization.

Vinkius runs this server inside a sandboxed V8 isolate, meaning your project names, task descriptions, and developer comments are never stored. Your credentials pass directly to the BugHerd API using secure, ephemeral tokens.

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