How to Use the Docupilot MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf handle bulk document generation using Docupilot?

Yes, Cascade can loop through a data array and trigger triggerdocumentmerge for each record. It tracks the progress of each PDF using getdocumentgenerationstatus to ensure every file is written successfully.

Q: How does Windsurf locate specific Docupilot templates?

Cascade uses searchdocupilottemplates to find files by keyword right inside your chat session. Once it finds the right one, it retrieves the ID to fetch schemas or execute merges.

Q: What happens if my Docupilot account hits its monthly generation limit?

Your agent calls getdocupilotaccountmetadata to check your current plan limits and active usage. Windsurf will warn you in the Cascade chat if you are about to exceed your Docupilot quota.

Let Windsurf and Cascade run your document generation pipeline from templates to finished PDFs without manual intervention.

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Auto-Discover and Map Document Fields

The `get_template_schema` tool lets Cascade inspect your Docupilot templates to see exactly what variables your documents require. Your Windsurf agent reads this schema, matches it to your project data, and prepares the payload without you typing a single line of mapping code. If a template changes, Cascade runs `get_template_merge_field_audit` to spot missing variables before initiating a run. This prevents half-baked documents from reaching your clients because the agent catches schema mismatches early in your workspace workflow.

Cascade-Driven Multi-Step Document Merges

The `trigger_document_merge` tool handles the heavy lifting of sending raw data into your pre-designed Docupilot templates. Cascade chains this with `get_document_generation_status` to wait for the PDF to compile, then grabs the download link to use in your next workspace task. Because Windsurf runs these tools in sequence, you can ask Cascade to generate a monthly report and it will pull data, run the merge, and verify the file is ready. You skip the manual template uploads and API testing entirely.

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The `list_failed_document_merges` tool exposes failing runs directly to Cascade so your agent can diagnose formatting errors on the fly. When a merge fails, Windsurf queries this endpoint, inspects the error payload, and corrects the input data before retrying. You can also use `list_latest_document_merges` to let Cascade audit recent document generation activity in your current coding session. It gives your agent eyes on your Docupilot history so it doesn't duplicate work or waste your account limits.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Docupilot MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the Cascade MCP Servers UI, or directly edit your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. Add the server under the `mcpServers` key with your Vinkius endpoint. Cascade auto-discovers the document tools instantly.

Yes, Cascade can loop through a data array and trigger `trigger_document_merge` for each record. It tracks the progress of each PDF using `get_document_generation_status` to ensure every file is written successfully.

Cascade uses `search_docupilot_templates` to find files by keyword right inside your chat session. Once it finds the right one, it retrieves the ID to fetch schemas or execute merges.

Your agent calls `get_docupilot_account_metadata` to check your current plan limits and active usage. Windsurf will warn you in the Cascade chat if you are about to exceed your Docupilot quota.

Your raw JSON payloads and generated PDF URLs pass through Vinkius's secure MCP gateway directly to Docupilot. No document data is stored on Vinkius servers, keeping your customer records secure during the merge process.

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