How to Use the Egnyte MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I manage Egnyte user groups with Windsurf?

This server lets Windsurf see users and groups with listusers and listgroups. It's read-only for now, so you can't modify groups, but you can use it to check permissions or build reports.

Q: How do I find specific files in Egnyte using Windsurf?

Just ask Windsurf to find what you need. It uses the searchfiles tool to query your entire Egnyte account and brings the results right back to your editor.

Let Windsurf's Cascade agent manage your Egnyte files. Set a goal, like 'archive Q3 reports,' and watch it organize your content automatically.

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Your Cascade agent can now run compliance checks across your Egnyte account. It will use `list_users` and `list_groups` to find who has access to what, then check for risky public links with `list_shared_links`. Tell Windsurf: 'Find all publicly shared links for files in the /Legal folder and delete them.' Cascade chains `search_files`, `get_file_metadata`, and `delete_item` to clean up your permissions without you lifting a finger. This is what an autonomous MCP connection is for.

Instantly Provision Project Folders

Start a new project right from your editor. Your agent uses `create_folder` to build the required directory structure in Egnyte automatically, so you don't have to break your focus. Then, it can generate access links with `create_shared_link` for your team. A single prompt to Windsurf like 'Set up a new folder for Project Phoenix and share it with the design group' triggers the whole sequence.

Run Security Audits with the Windsurf MCP Server

Get a clear picture of account activity without leaving your IDE. Your agent can pull detailed logs using `get_audit_logs` to see who accessed, modified, or deleted files. Instead of manually digging through logs, just ask Windsurf: 'Show me all file deletions in the last 7 days.' Cascade gets the data from this MCP Server, filters it, and presents a clean summary right where you're working.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Egnyte MCP in Windsurf

You give Windsurf a goal, like 'create a new client folder.' Its Cascade agent calls the `create_folder` tool on the Egnyte server to make the directory instantly. You don't write any code or open the Egnyte UI.

This server lets Windsurf see users and groups with `list_users` and `list_groups`. It's read-only for now, so you can't modify groups, but you can use it to check permissions or build reports.

Just ask Windsurf to find what you need. It uses the `search_files` tool to query your entire Egnyte account and brings the results right back to your editor.

You can get a full history of file and folder activity. The `get_audit_logs` tool provides data on creations, deletions, downloads, and permission changes.

Your connection is secure. The server only accesses Egnyte file metadata, user lists, and audit logs on your behalf. All requests are proxied through Vinkius's ephemeral sandboxes, and your token is the only thing needed for auth.

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