Can I see the total amount of outstanding CORs for a project?

Yes! Use the `list_change_order_requests` tool. The agent will return all CORs, and you can ask it to calculate or filter for the total value of those in 'Pending' or 'Under Review' status.

How do I check the latest T&M tags from the field through the agent?

Use the `list_tm_tags` tool. Your agent will fetch the most recent digital Time & Material tags, allowing you to review labor hours and material usage without opening the web app.

Where do I find my Clearstory API Key?

Log in to Clearstory, navigate to **Settings > Offices**, select your office, and go to the **Integrations** tab. You can generate and copy your API key from there.

Clearstory MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Clearstory
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Clearstory 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": {
    "clearstory": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Clearstory MCP Server

Connect your Clearstory account to any AI agent and take full control of your construction project financial data through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage Change Order Requests (CORs) and Time & Material (T&M) tags natively.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Clearstory 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

Project Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active and inactive construction projects natively
COR Intelligence — Access and monitor Change Order Requests, including amounts and statuses flawlessly
Tag Management — List and review digital Time & Material tags directly from the field securely
Contract Auditing — Access contracts linked to specific change orders flawlessly
Notification Logistics — List and review change notifications sent between customers and contractors flawlessly
Rate Visibility — Monitor Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates for your projects directly within your workspace

The Clearstory 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 Clearstory to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Clearstory 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 Clearstory

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Clearstory, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Clearstory MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Clearstory 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

Clearstory + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Clearstory MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Clearstory and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Clearstory tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Clearstory and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Clearstory data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Clearstory MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Clearstory to Windsurf via MCP:

get_cor_details

Get detailed information for a specific COR

get_project_construction_details

Get detailed information for a specific project

list_change_notifications

List change notifications sent between customers and contractors

list_change_order_requests

List all Change Order Requests (CORs)

list_construction_projects

List all construction projects in Clearstory

list_construction_rates

List Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates

list_project_contracts

List contracts linked to change orders

list_tm_tags

List digital Time & Material tags from the field

Example Prompts for Clearstory in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Clearstory immediately.

"List all active construction projects in Clearstory."

"Show me the last 5 Change Order Requests."

"What are the labor rates for the 'City Hospital' project?"

Troubleshooting Clearstory MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Clearstory to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Clearstory + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clearstory MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.