Cody AI MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Cody AI 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": {
"cody-ai": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Cody AI MCP Server
Connect your AI to Cody AI, the business AI assistant that can be trained on your own knowledge base.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Cody AI tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Bot Management — List active bots, check their configurations, and view which documents they're trained on.
- Conversations — Start conversations with any bot and ask questions against your knowledge base.
- Document Import — Import web pages and files into specific folders to expand a bot's knowledge.
The Cody AI MCP Server exposes 10 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 Cody AI to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cody AI 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 Cody AI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cody AI, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Cody AI MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Cody AI 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Cody AI + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Cody AI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Cody AI and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Cody AI tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Cody AI and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Cody AI data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Cody AI MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Cody AI to Windsurf via MCP:
create_conversation
Create a new conversation session with a specific bot
get_bot_details
Retrieve detailed information about a specific bot
get_document_status
Check the syncing status of a document to see if the AI has finished learning it
import_webpage
Import content from a URL into a specific folder in your knowledge base
list_bots
Retrieve all bots configured in your Cody AI account
list_conversations
Retrieve a list of recent conversations
list_documents
Retrieve a list of documents in your knowledge base
list_folders
Retrieve a list of folders in your knowledge base
list_messages
Retrieve the message history for a specific conversation
send_message
Send a prompt to the AI in a specific conversation
Example Prompts for Cody AI in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Cody AI immediately.
"Show me all active bots in Cody AI."
"Ask bot 'bot-xxxx': 'How do I reset my password?'"
"Import my local 'compliance_guidelines.pdf' into the Legal Bot's knowledge base."
Troubleshooting Cody AI MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Cody AI to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Cody AI + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cody AI 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 Cody AI with your favorite client
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Connect Cody AI to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.