How to Use the Canny MCP in Windsurf

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Canny 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.

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Track feedback inside Windsurf

Cascade pulls your current roadmap data by running `list_feedback_boards` and `list_feedback_posts` to see exactly what users want. It identifies active feature requests without you leaving your editor. Once it finds a relevant post, Cascade uses `get_post_details` to summarize the context. It keeps your development focus tight by pulling in actual user requirements.

Automate user input via Windsurf

You can have the agent log new bugs directly into your system using `create_feedback_post`. It saves you from switching tabs just to report a production issue. When a teammate asks for an update, the agent uses `add_comment` to reply. It handles the communication while you keep typing code.

Analyze vote counts in Windsurf

The agent runs `list_votes` to show you which features have the most traction. You see the numbers immediately without opening a dashboard. It also uses `vote_on_post` to bump requests during planning sessions. This MCP Server lets your IDE handle the business side of product development.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Canny MCP in Windsurf

Open your Cascade settings and navigate to the MCP section. Paste the provided server URL into the configuration file or the UI panel to connect.

Yes, Cascade handles searching through your boards and posts. It uses the available tools to find specific feedback items whenever you ask a question.

It acts as a direct interface for your feedback data. By integrating this MCP Server, you give Cascade the ability to read and write to your boards.

No, everything happens within your current workspace. The agent manages the context so you stay right where you are working.

This server only touches your public and private feedback records. Your endpoint token is managed securely and never leaves your local environment.

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