How to Use the Docdown MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure the Docdown MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, go to Settings, select Cascade, and use the MCP panel to add the endpoint.

Q: Can Windsurf find published Docdown templates on its own?

Yes. The agent uses listpublishedtemplates to filter out drafts and only select active templates. It does this autonomously during the planning phase.

Q: How does the Docdown integration handle missing fields in Windsurf?

Cascade will call gettemplatefieldschema to identify missing required properties. It then asks you for the missing details or pulls them from your active file context.

Q: Can I see recently generated files?

Yes, the agent uses listrecentlygenerateddocs to fetch files created in the last 24 hours. You get the list directly in your chat panel.

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Autonomous template discovery for Windsurf

This MCP Server connects Windsurf directly to your Docdown template library. When you ask Cascade to prepare a document, it doesn't stop and ask you for IDs. It immediately invokes `search_templates_by_name` to find the target template, then calls `get_template_field_schema` to inspect the required variables. The agent handles the discovery work behind the scenes. It maps your natural language requests to the exact template schema, eliminating manual lookups and reducing API errors.

Instant document generation

This tool lets Cascade execute `generate_new_document` to build files directly from your workspace. It passes your raw data directly into the template fields without requiring you to format a single JSON payload manually. You get a direct download link immediately. If a generation fails due to missing fields, the agent automatically retries by calling `get_template_details` to verify the missing keys.

Real-time status tracking

This status tracking tool lets Cascade monitor your document pipeline. The agent triggers `get_document_status` and `list_recently_generated_docs` to watch the queue and alert you when processing completes. Instead of refreshing a browser dashboard, you watch the status update directly inside your IDE console. The entire MCP pipeline runs from a single prompt.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Docdown MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Alternatively, go to Settings, select Cascade, and use the MCP panel to add the endpoint.

Yes. The agent uses `list_published_templates` to filter out drafts and only select active templates. It does this autonomously during the planning phase.

Cascade will call `get_template_field_schema` to identify missing required properties. It then asks you for the missing details or pulls them from your active file context.

Yes, the agent uses `list_recently_generated_docs` to fetch files created in the last 24 hours. You get the list directly in your chat panel.

All document payloads and template schemas run through Vinkius's secure sandbox. Your private PDF data and API tokens are never cached or exposed to external servers.

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