Common Paper MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Common Paper 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 Common Paper MCP Server
Connect your Common Paper account to any AI agent and manage your commercial contracts through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Common Paper 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
- Agreement Management — List all signed agreements, check the status of pending contracts, and retrieve details for any specific document.
- Contract Creation — Send new agreements such as NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and DPAs directly to partners using predefined templates.
- Workflow Automation — Streamline your internal processes by programmatically fetching agreement data and triggering contract actions.
The Common Paper 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 Common Paper to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Common Paper 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 Common Paper
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Common Paper, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Common Paper MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Common Paper 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
Common Paper + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Common Paper MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Common Paper and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Common Paper tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Common Paper and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Common Paper data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Common Paper MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Common Paper to Windsurf via MCP:
create_webhook
Configure a new webhook to receive contract status updates
delete_webhook
Remove a previously configured webhook
get_agreement
Retrieve detailed information about a specific agreement
get_template
Retrieve details of a specific contract template
list_agreements
Retrieve a list of agreements (contracts) from Common Paper
list_signed_agreements
Quickly list all agreements that have been fully signed
list_templates
Retrieve a list of contract templates available in your account
list_webhooks
Retrieve a list of configured webhooks
search_agreements_by_email
Find agreements associated with a specific recipient email
send_agreement
Create and send a new agreement based on a template
Example Prompts for Common Paper in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Common Paper immediately.
"Show me all signed agreements in Common Paper."
"Send an NDA agreement to 'partner@example.com' using template ID 'tmpl-xxxx' in Common Paper."
"Get the current status of agreement 'agr-yyyy' in Common Paper."
Troubleshooting Common Paper MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Common Paper to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Common Paper + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Common Paper 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 Common Paper with your favorite client
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Connect Common Paper to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.