How to Use the Cognito Forms MCP in Windsurf

Use the Cognito Forms MCP Server to let Windsurf handle your form entries and schema updates without switching tabs.

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Connect Cognito Forms MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cognito Forms to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Windsurf manages your form data

Cascade reads your form structure directly. You can use `get_form` and `get_form_fields` to let the agent understand your data layout before writing any code. It avoids the manual lookup process entirely. Just tell the agent which fields to target and it pulls the schema for you.

Automate entries inside Windsurf

You can push new data into your forms using `create_entry` or `update_entry` while you type. This keeps your records in sync with your local development environment. Stop copying values between your browser and your editor. The agent handles the API calls while you stay focused on the logic.

Search and filter records

Use `list_entries` or `search_entries` to find specific form responses. Windsurf scans your entire database to bring the right data into your current context. This makes testing your form logic faster. You get the actual responses you need to debug calculations or conditional triggers.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Cognito Forms MCP in Windsurf

Yes. Once you connect the server, Windsurf reads your form fields to write code that matches your exact input structure. It saves you from mapping fields manually.

Open your Cascade settings and navigate to the MCP panel. You can add the server configuration directly or use the built-in marketplace to install it with one click.

It does. You can ask the agent to search for specific entries or update existing records using the available tools. It acts on your behalf once you approve the action.

Vinkius handles the transport layer with encrypted connections. Your session is ephemeral and isolated, ensuring your credentials aren't stored on the agent's local machine.

This server only touches your form submission data and schema definitions. No PII is logged by the infrastructure, and you retain full control over which tools the agent can execute.

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