DocsBot MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DocsBot 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": {
"docsbot": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About DocsBot MCP Server
Integrate DocsBot, the AI-powered knowledge base platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your custom AI bots, track their data sources (URLs, PDFs, documents), monitor indexing status, and query your bots directly using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DocsBot 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
- Bot Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration and metadata for all the AI bots in your team.
- Knowledge Management — Monitor data sources used to train your bots and track their last indexing timestamps.
- Bot Interaction — Query your bots directly via the agent to retrieve AI-generated answers based on your knowledge base.
- Analytics & Logs — Access technical logs of recent bot interactions, including questions and generated answers.
The DocsBot 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 DocsBot to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DocsBot 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 DocsBot
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DocsBot, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the DocsBot MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DocsBot 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
DocsBot + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DocsBot MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DocsBot and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query DocsBot tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from DocsBot and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine DocsBot data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
DocsBot MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DocsBot to Windsurf via MCP:
ask_bot_question
Ask a technical question to a specific DocsBot and retrieve an AI-generated answer
get_bot_details
Get detailed settings and information for a specific bot
get_bot_knowledge_summary
Retrieve a high-level summary of the knowledge base size and source count
get_docsbot_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated user
list_bot_interaction_logs
List recent questions and answers handled by a specific bot
list_bot_knowledge_sources
List all data sources (URL, PDF, etc.) used to train a specific bot
list_docsbot_teams
List all teams you are a member of in DocsBot
list_recently_indexed_bots
Identify bots that have had their knowledge base updated recently (mock logic)
list_team_bots
List all AI bots configured within a specific team
search_bot_sources
Search for specific knowledge sources by name keyword
Example Prompts for DocsBot in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with DocsBot immediately.
"Ask our 'API Docs Bot': 'How do I authenticate using the SDK?'."
"List all data sources used by our 'Support Bot'."
"Show me the last 5 questions asked to the 'Sales Bot'."
Troubleshooting DocsBot MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting DocsBot to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
DocsBot + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating DocsBot 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 DocsBot with your favorite client
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Connect DocsBot to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.