How to Use the Caddy Server MCP in Windsurf
Use Cascade to manage your Caddy Server config and monitor proxy health directly inside Windsurf.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Caddy Server MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Caddy Server to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Direct Caddy Server configuration in Windsurf
Cascade reads your local Caddyfile and applies changes using `load_config` without manual restarts. It parses your intent to update JSON structures or append proxy rules on the fly. Use `adapt_config` to preview how your Caddyfile translates to JSON before committing. Cascade handles the heavy lifting so you stay focused on your code.
Automated proxy and upstream monitoring
Windsurf agents query `get_upstreams` to verify traffic routing in real-time. If a backend node fails, Cascade detects the dip in health metrics immediately. Running `get_metrics` lets you inspect performance data in Prometheus format. You get clear visibility into your server's load without leaving the editor.
Manage PKI and server state with Cascade
Handle certificate chains by invoking `get_pki_ca_certs` through your agent. It automates the retrieval of your PKI data so you aren't digging through file system paths. When maintenance is finished, use `stop_server` to shut down the process gracefully. Cascade ensures your web server state matches your current project requirements.
Set up Caddy Server 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 Caddy Server MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Caddy Server payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Caddy Server tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"caddy-server-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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