How to Use the Dokku MCP in Windsurf

Q: Does Windsurf allow me to run commands on Dokku?

Yes, you can trigger runcommand through the agent. It executes your tasks inside an ephemeral container, keeping your host environment clean.

Q: Can I view my Dokku logs inside Windsurf?

Use the getlogs tool to pull stdout and stderr data. The logs appear right in your chat window, so you can debug errors without switching apps.

Use Windsurf to manage your Dokku deployments. Cascade handles the heavy lifting, from scaling processes to patching config variables.

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Manage your App lifecycle with Windsurf

Cascade doesn't just read your code; it controls your server. You can tell it to `create_app` or `destroy_app` and watch the terminal output in real-time as the infrastructure shifts. It handles the plumbing so you don't have to SSH into the box. Whether you are spinning up new services or cleaning up old ones, the agent executes the logic directly through this MCP Server.

Scale and restart processes in Windsurf

Stop guessing if your web processes are actually running. Use `ps_scale` to adjust your container count or trigger a `ps_restart` when you need to bounce a stuck service. Cascade monitors the state change immediately. It ensures your infrastructure matches your intent without forcing you to leave the IDE.

Sync environment variables in Windsurf

Keep your runtime inputs clean by using `set_config` and `unset_config` to manage sensitive keys. Cascade can `list_config` to verify settings before pushing changes to the host. This keeps your configuration in sync with your source code. You'll see exactly what variables are active, preventing those midnight production crashes caused by missing tokens.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Dokku MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the Cascade MCP panel. You can add the server by inputting the URL directly or using the built-in marketplace for a one-click setup.

Yes, you can trigger `run_command` through the agent. It executes your tasks inside an ephemeral container, keeping your host environment clean.

Use the `get_logs` tool to pull stdout and stderr data. The logs appear right in your chat window, so you can debug errors without switching apps.

Your Dokku configuration, including database credentials and API secrets, stays local to your server. Only you and your agent have access to the data stream.

The MCP Server reports errors back to Windsurf immediately. You can check the logs to see if a command failed or if the container state is invalid.

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