How to Use the DeskTime MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I use Windsurf to delete projects in DeskTime?

Yes, Cascade uses the removeproject tool to delete old workspaces when you ask it to clean up your active Windsurf directory. It checks the DeskTime project list first to ensure it targets the correct ID.

Q: Does the DeskTime integration with Windsurf support task completion?

Yes, Cascade calls marktaskcompleted to update your DeskTime progress when you finish coding in Windsurf. It matches your local git commits to DeskTime tasks and marks them done automatically.

Q: How do I set up this server in my Windsurf config?

Add the server URL to your Windsurf mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers block. Click refresh in the Windsurf MCP panel, and Cascade instantly discovers all twelve DeskTime tools.

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Windsurf Cascade builds DeskTime project boards automatically

The `create_project` tool lets Cascade set up your DeskTime tracking workspace directly from your Windsurf editor context. Cascade reads your local Windsurf project files to determine what tracking buckets you need, then automatically spins up those projects in DeskTime.

Check who is working directly from the Windsurf editor

The `list_online_staff` tool pulls real-time DeskTime attendance data straight into your Windsurf chat panel. Cascade uses this live feed to see which team members are active when you are assigning files or looking for a code review inside Windsurf.

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The `get_productivity_reports` tool extracts DeskTime efficiency metrics directly into your Cascade chat. You don't have to export CSVs or leave Windsurf to see where your development hours went.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DeskTime MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads your instructions, plans the sequence, and runs tools like `list_projects` in DeskTime without requiring individual confirmations. You see the step-by-step execution in the Windsurf panel.

Yes, Cascade uses the `remove_project` tool to delete old workspaces when you ask it to clean up your active Windsurf directory. It checks the DeskTime project list first to ensure it targets the correct ID.

Yes, Cascade calls `mark_task_completed` to update your DeskTime progress when you finish coding in Windsurf. It matches your local git commits to DeskTime tasks and marks them done automatically.

Add the server URL to your Windsurf `mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` block. Click refresh in the Windsurf MCP panel, and Cascade instantly discovers all twelve DeskTime tools.

Your employee performance stats and DeskTime tracking records stay inside Vinkius's secure sandbox. Windsurf only accesses this sensitive data via encrypted tokens, ensuring no raw tracking logs leak to external servers.

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