Courier MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Courier 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": {
"courier": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Courier MCP Server
Integrate Courier, the smart notification infrastructure, directly into your AI workflow. Design, orchestrate, and send messages across email, SMS, push, and chat apps using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Courier 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
- Send Notifications — Trigger complex notification workflows to any recipient via the Send API.
- Message Monitoring — List sent messages and track their real-time delivery status (sent, delivered, opened).
- Template Management — Browse available notification templates and custom brands.
- Audience & User Insights — Manage subscription lists and retrieve user profiles.
The Courier 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 Courier to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Courier 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 Courier
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Courier, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Courier MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Courier 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
Courier + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Courier MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Courier and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Courier tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Courier and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Courier data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Courier MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Courier to Windsurf via MCP:
get_message_details
Touches delivery logs, provider responses, and rendering metadata boundary. Get details for a specific message by ID
get_message_history
Resolves event types (SENT, DELIVERED, etc.) and detailed provider logs. Get the delivery history logs for a message
get_user_profile
Resolves contact details (email, phone) and channel-specific delivery preferences. Get the profile data for a specific user
list_audiences
Resolves audience IDs, names, and filter criteria used for segmentation. List saved audiences for targeted notifications
list_brands
Resolves brand names, colors, and logo settings used for white-labeling notifications. List custom brands configured in Courier
list_messages
Resolves message IDs, recipient identifiers, status (SENT, DELIVERED, OPENED, CLICKED), and timestamps. List sent messages and their current status
list_subscription_lists
Resolves list IDs, names, and subscriber counts. List subscription lists for managing recipients
list_templates
Resolves template names, IDs, and supported channels. List available notification templates
list_users
Resolves user IDs, roles, and account association details. List users registered in the Courier workspace
send_notification
Touches recipient profile, template engine, and multi-channel provider boundaries. Send a notification to a recipient
Example Prompts for Courier in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Courier immediately.
"Check the delivery status of the last message sent to 'user@example.com'."
"Send a 'Welcome' notification to the new user with ID 'user_123'."
"List all notification templates available in my account."
Troubleshooting Courier MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Courier to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Courier + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Courier 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 Courier with your favorite client
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Connect Courier to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.