How to Use the Chanty MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure the Chanty integration in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add this server under the mcpServers key. You can also use the Settings UI to paste the connection URL directly.

Run your Chanty workspace directly from Windsurf by letting Cascade chain chat setups, invites, and status updates on autopilot.

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Automate Chanty setup sequences in Windsurf

Cascade uses `create_conversation` to spin up fresh chat rooms and `invite_member` to pull your team in, letting you set up workspaces without leaving your editor. You tell the agent who needs to talk, and it handles the backend logic without waiting for you to click through menus. This MCP Server exposes raw chat control to your IDE. When you start a project, Cascade reads your team directory using `list_members` and maps out the right channels instantly.

Cascade handles message routing and cleanup

Cascade chains `list_conversations` to find the right channel and drops the payload with `send_message` immediately when a build breaks. You don't need to manually alert the team during outages; your agent handles the alerts. If an automated alert is outdated, the agent uses the MCP tool interface to target specific message IDs and run `delete_message`. This keeps your team channels clean and uncluttered.

Manage active user states dynamically

Cascade checks your local git branch and calls `set_status` to update your Chanty status text to match your current task. Your team always knows what you are coding without you having to manually toggle away from your file. The agent also inspects your permissions with `get_profile` to make sure it only updates channels you actually control. This prevents permission errors and keeps your automated updates running smoothly.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Chanty MCP in Windsurf

Yes. Cascade uses the MCP specification to chain tools like `list_conversations` to locate the right room and `send_message` to post updates without asking you for permission at every step.

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add this server under the `mcpServers` key. You can also use the Settings UI to paste the connection URL directly.

Yes. If you have administrative permissions, the agent uses `delete_conversation` to permanently remove specified channels and their history.

No. The MCP Server handles the backend logic so Cascade can run `invite_member` to send out the email triggers automatically.

All your Chanty chat payloads and member directory data stay inside the Vinkius zero-trust sandbox. We use ephemeral V8 isolates, meaning your message history is never cached or stored on our servers.

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