Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Factor (Cofactr) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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"factor-cofactr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server
Connect your Factor (now Cofactr) supply chain account to any AI agent and take full control of your electronics procurement and logistics through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Factor (Cofactr) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- BOM & Part Management — List and fetch details for parts and components in your Bill of Materials
- Purchase Order Tracking — List, inspect, and create purchase orders (POs) directly from the cloud
- RFQ Management — Manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to streamline your sourcing process
- Inventory Visibility — Check real-time stock levels across specialized warehouses
- Supplier CRM — List and manage your network of pre-vetted suppliers with ease
The Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Factor (Cofactr) to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Factor (Cofactr)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Factor (Cofactr), help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Factor (Cofactr) through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Factor (Cofactr) + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Factor (Cofactr) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Factor (Cofactr) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Factor (Cofactr) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Factor (Cofactr) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Factor (Cofactr) MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Factor (Cofactr) to Windsurf via MCP:
create_purchase_order
Create a new purchase order
get_item
Get details for a specific part or component
get_me
Get current API user profile
get_purchase_order
Get details for a specific purchase order
get_rfq
Get details for a specific RFQ
get_supplier
Get details for a specific supplier
list_inventory
List current stock levels across warehouses
list_items
List all parts and components in the Factor/Cofactr catalog
list_purchase_orders
List all purchase orders
list_rfqs
List all requests for quotes
list_suppliers
List all suppliers
Example Prompts for Factor (Cofactr) in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Factor (Cofactr) immediately.
"List all active purchase orders on Factor."
"Check the kitting status for project ABC."
"List all suppliers in my network."
Troubleshooting Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Factor (Cofactr) to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Factor (Cofactr) + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Factor (Cofactr) with your favorite client
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Connect Factor (Cofactr) to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.