How to Use the Evernote MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade search my Evernote notes autonomously?

Yes. Cascade uses searchnotes to query your entire account. It chains this with getnote to read the content and answer your questions directly in the chat.

Q: How do I configure this Evernote MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Add the server under the mcpServers key, or use the Settings UI to register the endpoint. Cascade will auto-discover the tools immediately.

Q: Can Cascade create new Evernote notebooks from my workspace?

Absolutely. Cascade can invoke createnotebook to set up fresh folders. It then uses createnote to populate them with your session notes or code drafts.

Q: What happens if I have hundreds of Evernote tags?

The server handles it easily. Windsurf calls listtags to fetch your entire tag list, letting Cascade organize or filter your notes without cluttering your account.

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Cascade Auto-Chains Evernote MCP Server Tasks

Windsurf uses `list_notebooks` to find your project folders, grabs the relevant notes via `list_notes`, and pulls the full ENML content with `get_note`. Cascade handles this entire retrieval chain without requiring you to prompt each step individually. You do not have to copy and paste background info anymore. Cascade runs the entire sequence in one go, handing you a fully synthesized summary directly in your editor.

Deep Notebook Search and Synthesis

Cascade runs `search_notes` using Evernote's native query syntax to pinpoint exact files right from your active Windsurf session. Stop bouncing to the web app to find old code snippets or meeting details. Once it locates the target, the agent can call `get_notebook` to understand the broader context. It pulls tag lists with `list_tags` to ensure the retrieved data fits your current coding task perfectly.

Write Back Code and Logs to Evernote

Cascade uses `create_note` to dump build logs, architecture drafts, or code snippets directly into your chosen notebook. Keep your scratchpads updated without leaving your IDE. If you need to append updates to an ongoing log, the agent calls `update_note` to modify the existing file. It even tracks your API quotas using `get_user` so you never hit rate limits mid-session.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Evernote MCP in Windsurf

Yes. Cascade uses `search_notes` to query your entire account. It chains this with `get_note` to read the content and answer your questions directly in the chat.

Open your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file. Add the server under the mcpServers key, or use the Settings UI to register the endpoint. Cascade will auto-discover the tools immediately.

Absolutely. Cascade can invoke `create_notebook` to set up fresh folders. It then uses `create_note` to populate them with your session notes or code drafts.

The server handles it easily. Windsurf calls `list_tags` to fetch your entire tag list, letting Cascade organize or filter your notes without cluttering your account.

No. Your developer token and ENML note text remain completely isolated in the Vinkius V8 sandbox. The server only fetches your Evernote data when Windsurf explicitly calls tools like `get_note`.

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