How to Use the Buildium MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade export my Buildium vendor lists to CSV?

Yes. Cascade can run listvendors, extract the JSON response, and write it directly to a CSV file in your local workspace.

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Audit rental occupancy inside Windsurf

This MCP Server exposes the `list_tenants` and `list_units` tools so Cascade can audit your rental inventory. Cascade reads your local property spreadsheets, compares them against live tenant data, and flags discrepancies without you writing a single line of code. You just tell Cascade to find vacant units that still have active tenant leases. It queries `list_units` and `get_tenant` in a single chain, presenting a clean markdown table of units needing immediate cleanup.

Auto-assign work orders using Cascade

The `list_work_orders` and `list_vendors` tools let your AI client coordinate property maintenance tasks. When a tenant submits a ticket, Cascade pulls the details, matches the issue with your vendor list, and prepares the dispatch message. Instead of clicking through five screens in Buildium, you ask Cascade to find plumbers for unit 4B. The agent chains `get_unit` and `list_vendors` to find local plumbers and draft the work order.

Run property portfolio health checks

The `list_properties` tool retrieves your entire real estate portfolio data directly into your active workspace. Cascade uses this tool alongside `list_tasks` to build a list of properties with the most outstanding maintenance issues. You get an immediate look at which buildings need attention. The agent grabs company details via `get_company_info` and matches them against active tasks, saving you hours of manual reporting.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Buildium MCP in Windsurf

No. This toolset only reads your Buildium data using tools like `list_properties` and `get_property`. It cannot create, modify, or delete your rental properties or tenant records.

Cascade uses its planning engine to call multiple tools in sequence. For example, it calls `list_tasks` to find open issues, then uses `list_vendors` to find a matching contractor, all in one turn.

Yes. You need your Buildium API credentials. You configure them in your local `mcp_config.json` file, which Windsurf uses to authenticate every tool call.

Yes. Cascade can run `list_vendors`, extract the JSON response, and write it directly to a CSV file in your local workspace.

Your tenant names, rental units, and work orders are processed locally. Vinkius runs this MCP Server in a secure, isolated sandbox, meaning your property data never trains public models.

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