How to Use the Dovetail MCP in Windsurf
Use the Dovetail MCP Server in Windsurf to turn raw research notes into finished insights without leaving your coding environment.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Dovetail MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Dovetail to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Chain research tasks in Windsurf
Cascade plans and executes multi-step research workflows using your tools. You give a goal like identifying user friction, and it handles the sequence of `list_projects` and `list_notes` automatically. It connects the dots between project data and your current codebase. You get synthesized answers rather than just a list of raw files.
Manage research insights directly
You can push findings back into your workspace using `create_insight`. The agent maps your requirements to the correct project structure without manual entry. This keeps your research documentation current while you work on features. It removes the friction of switching tabs to record what you just learned.
Query workspace members and data
Use `list_workspace_members` to see who owns specific research tasks. Cascade pulls this info to provide context for your technical decisions. It allows for faster coordination between design and engineering. You see the human side of the data while writing your implementation logic.
Set up Dovetail 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 Dovetail MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Dovetail payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Dovetail tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Dovetail MCP in Windsurf
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