Cloud Assess MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Cloud Assess 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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About Cloud Assess MCP Server
Connect your Cloud Assess account to any AI agent and take full control of your RTO (Registered Training Organisation) operations through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage student progress and assessment compliance natively.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Cloud Assess 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
- Student Oversight — List and retrieve details for all students (members) in your system natively
- Enrolment Intelligence — Access and monitor student enrolments in qualifications and individual units flawlessly
- Assessment Management — List and review assessment results, outcomes, and evidence records securely
- Unit Progress Tracking — Monitor progress and completion status at the unit enrolment level flawlessly
- Form & Checklist Auditing — Access specific assessment forms and data points directly within your workspace flawlessly
- Staff Visibility — List internal trainers and assessors who manage the training delivery flawlessly
The Cloud Assess 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 Cloud Assess to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cloud Assess 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 Cloud Assess
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cloud Assess, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Cloud Assess MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Cloud Assess 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
Cloud Assess + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Cloud Assess MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Cloud Assess and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Cloud Assess tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Cloud Assess and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Cloud Assess data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Cloud Assess MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Cloud Assess to Windsurf via MCP:
get_student_details
Get detailed information for a specific student
list_assessment_forms
List specific forms and checklists captured within assessments
list_assessment_records
List individual assessment results and evidence records
list_student_members
List all students (members) in Cloud Assess
list_training_assessors
List all internal assessors and trainers
list_training_enrolments
List student enrolments in qualifications or units
list_training_locations
List physical or logical training locations
list_unit_enrolment_progress
List progress and status at the unit enrolment level
Example Prompts for Cloud Assess in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Cloud Assess immediately.
"List all students currently enrolled in the 'Diploma of Management'."
"Show me the assessment results for student ID 'STU_12345'."
"Who is the assessor assigned to the 'Unit BSB401' for John Doe?"
Troubleshooting Cloud Assess MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Cloud Assess to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Cloud Assess + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cloud Assess 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 Cloud Assess with your favorite client
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Connect Cloud Assess to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.