How to Use the Elevio MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure the Elevio MCP server in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers object, then hit refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the new tools instantly.

Q: Can Windsurf search my Elevio articles directly?

Yes. Cascade calls the searchknowledgearticles tool whenever you ask it a question about your internal docs. It reads the results and feeds that context straight into your current coding session.

Q: Why isn't Windsurf finding my latest Elevio drafts?

The agent relies on the listdraftknowledgearticles endpoint. If the tool returns nothing, double-check that your API key has the right permissions and that your articles are actually flagged as drafts in the system.

Windsurf's Cascade agent audits your entire Elevio knowledge base and rewrites outdated articles without you clicking a single button.

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Let Windsurf audit your content health

Cascade doesn't wait for you to check every category manually. Give it a prompt, and it fires off `quick_content_health_audit` to grab your high-level volume metrics. If it spots a problem, it immediately runs `list_empty_knowledge_categories` to figure out where your documentation structure fell apart. You get a complete report in your editor before you even finish your coffee. The agent chains these checks together, digging into specific gaps with `list_knowledge_categories` to map out exactly what your support team needs you to write next.

Fix draft bottlenecks automatically

Stagnant drafts kill support teams. When you connect this MCP server, Cascade pulls a full backlog using `list_draft_knowledge_articles`. It reads the context of your current codebase or release notes, then uses `get_article_details` to pull the actual text of those unfinished guides. Instead of jumping between tabs, you watch the agent rewrite the content right in your IDE. It compares the drafted instructions against your actual code and flags any technical mismatches before your users see them.

Map assistant modules to active code

Your app's help widgets need to match what's actually in production. Windsurf uses `list_active_modules` to check which Elevio support, search, or ticket modules are currently live. It then runs `list_latest_article_updates` to see if your recent documentation pushes align with those active widgets. If a new feature isn't covered, Cascade searches for related keywords via `search_knowledge_articles`. It builds a hit list of missing documentation and stubs out the necessary markdown files in your workspace.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Elevio MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. Add the server details under the `mcpServers` object, then hit refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the new tools instantly.

Yes. Cascade calls the `search_knowledge_articles` tool whenever you ask it a question about your internal docs. It reads the results and feeds that context straight into your current coding session.

Not if you let it run loose. Cascade chains commands autonomously, so it will hit `quick_content_health_audit` and then drill down into specific categories without stopping to ask for approval.

The agent relies on the `list_draft_knowledge_articles` endpoint. If the tool returns nothing, double-check that your API key has the right permissions and that your articles are actually flagged as drafts in the system.

The MCP connection operates entirely through your local machine. Windsurf reads your article drafts, category structures, and assistant module settings directly from the API. Vinkius maintains a strict V8 Isolate Sandbox, ensuring your internal knowledge base text never leaks to outside servers.

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