ChannelApe MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ChannelApe through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"channelape": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About ChannelApe MCP Server
Connect your ChannelApe business account to any AI agent and orchestrate your e-commerce operations through natural conversation. Streamline inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ChannelApe tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Order Fulfillment — List and retrieve details for orders from all connected sales channels natively
- Catalog Oversight — Access and monitor your product catalog, including detailed SKU metadata flawlessly
- Inventory Synchronization — List and audit inventory levels across various distribution centers securely
- Channel Management — List all connected sales channels and monitor their operational status in real-time
- Supplier Logistics — Access information on integrated suppliers and vendors to manage sourcing flawlessly
- Business Intelligence — Retrieve core business profile data and settings directly within your workspace
The ChannelApe MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect ChannelApe to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ChannelApe MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using ChannelApe
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ChannelApe, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the ChannelApe MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ChannelApe through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ChannelApe + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ChannelApe MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ChannelApe and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ChannelApe tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ChannelApe and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ChannelApe data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
ChannelApe MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ChannelApe to Windsurf via MCP:
get_ape_business_info
Retrieve business profile and settings
get_ape_order_details
Get detailed information for a specific order
get_ape_product_details
Get details for a specific product
list_ape_channels
List connected sales channels
list_ape_inventory
List inventory levels across distribution centers
list_ape_orders
List orders associated with the business
list_ape_products
List products in the business catalog
list_ape_suppliers
List integrated suppliers and vendors
Example Prompts for ChannelApe in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with ChannelApe immediately.
"List all active sales channels in ChannelApe."
"What is the current stock for product 'WIDGET-123'?"
"Show me the last 5 orders received today."
Troubleshooting ChannelApe MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ChannelApe to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ChannelApe + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ChannelApe MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect ChannelApe with your favorite client
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Connect ChannelApe to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.