Gelato MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Gelato 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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"mcpServers": {
"gelato": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Gelato MCP Server
Connect your Gelato account to any AI agent to automate your print-on-demand (POD) lifecycle through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gelato enables creators and businesses to produce and ship custom products globally without inventory. This MCP server allows you to manage orders, retrieve product catalogs, and track real-time shipping statuses directly through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Gelato tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
Key Features
- Order Management — List all print orders, fetch detailed status metadata, and create new global orders programmatically.
- Product Discovery — Access available product catalogs and retrieve detailed specifications for individual items (product UIDs).
- Fulfillment Tracking — Retrieve tracking numbers and real-time shipment details for every order in your account.
- Pricing & Quoting — Request real-time shipping and production quotes for potential orders across different regions.
- Webhook Visibility — List configured webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time production updates.
- Account Oversight — Verify your account metadata and API connectivity to maintain a seamless production workflow.
- Global Fulfillment — Leverage Gelato's massive network of local production partners directly from your chat interface.
The Gelato MCP Server exposes 12 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 Gelato to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Gelato 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 Gelato
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Gelato, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Gelato MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Gelato 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Gelato + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Gelato MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Gelato and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Gelato tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Gelato and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Gelato data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Gelato MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Gelato to Windsurf via MCP:
cancel_print_order
Cancel an order
create_print_order
Place new order
get_account_info
Get account identity
get_order_shipments
Track shipments
get_order_status
Get order details
get_product_details
Get product metadata
get_shipping_quote
Request a quote
list_catalog_products
List products in catalog
list_print_orders
List all orders
list_print_webhooks
List webhook configs
list_product_catalogs
List product catalogs
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Gelato in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Gelato immediately.
"List all my active print orders and their current status."
"Get the shipping details for order 'gelato_12345'."
"List all products in the 'Apparel' catalog (ID: cat_987)."
Troubleshooting Gelato MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Gelato to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Gelato + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gelato 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 Gelato with your favorite client
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Connect Gelato to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.