How to Use the DNSimple MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I link DNSimple to Windsurf for domain management?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you provide your API token, Windsurf connects to the host and makes all 77 tools available to your agent.

Q: Can Windsurf handle DNSimple zone record updates automatically?

Yes, Cascade can trigger createzonerecord and updatezonerecord based on your natural language instructions. It checks the record distribution before confirming the update is live.

Windsurf controls your domains directly. Use Cascade to automate DNS records, manage DNSSEC, and handle zone files without leaving the IDE.

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Full Domain Control in Windsurf

Cascade manages your entire DNSimple lifecycle. You can trigger `create_domain` or `transfer_domain` directly within your project context, keeping infrastructure changes linked to your current feature branch. Windsurf reads your environment and executes complex sequences like `batch_change_zone_records` without manual intervention. It maps your intent to the correct API calls instantly.

Automated Security with Windsurf

Protect your assets by enabling `enable_dnssec` through your agent. Cascade monitors your security posture and can apply `enable_whois_privacy` to newly created domains as part of your standard setup routine. Your agent handles the heavy lifting for certificate lifecycle management. It uses `issue_letsencrypt_certificate` and `download_certificate` to keep your services secure while you focus on building features.

Email Routing and Zone Management

Manage your communication infrastructure by calling `create_email_forward` through the Windsurf chat. It keeps your routing rules synced with your codebase, avoiding the need to switch between tabs. Cascade handles the technical details of `activate_zone_dns` and `check_zone_distribution` to ensure your records propagate correctly. It validates the state of your zones before marking a task as complete.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DNSimple MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file. Once you provide your API token, Windsurf connects to the host and makes all 77 tools available to your agent.

Yes, Cascade can trigger `create_zone_record` and `update_zone_record` based on your natural language instructions. It checks the record distribution before confirming the update is live.

Absolutely. You can request bulk changes, and the agent will use `batch_change_zone_records` to apply them in one go. This keeps your DNS state consistent across multiple zones.

It doesn't. Your token stays in your local environment variables or config file, and the server uses it only to authenticate the API calls your agent initiates.

The server only touches your domain metadata, DNS records, and email forwarding rules. It doesn't store your sensitive account information; it just acts as a pipe between your agent and the DNSimple API.

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