General Motors MCP Server for Windsurf 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect General Motors 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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"general-motors": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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}
}
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About General Motors MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the General Motors Connected Vehicle API for comprehensive car management:
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple General Motors tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
- List registered vehicles to manage fleets or personal garages
- Track GPS location to find parked cars or monitor fleet movement
- Monitor diagnostics including oil life, battery voltage, and check engine status
- Check EV charge levels and estimated range for electric vehicles
- Lock and unlock doors remotely for security or guest access
- Start and stop engines remotely to pre-condition cabin temperature
- Flash lights and sound horn to locate vehicles in crowded areas
- Send navigation destinations directly to the infotainment system
The General Motors MCP Server exposes 14 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 General Motors to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the General Motors 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 General Motors
Open Cascade and ask: "Using General Motors, help me...". 14 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the General Motors MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with General Motors 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 14 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
General Motors + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the General Motors MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from General Motors and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query General Motors tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from General Motors and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine General Motors data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
General Motors MCP Tools for Windsurf (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect General Motors to Windsurf via MCP:
flash_horn
Requires VIN. Use this to locate a vehicle in a crowded parking lot or driveway. Trigger the horn of a GM vehicle to locate it
flash_lights
Requires VIN. Use this to locate a vehicle in the dark or signal ownership. Flash the headlights and taillights of a GM vehicle
get_charge_status
Requires VIN. Use this to manage EV range anxiety or schedule charging during off-peak hours. Get the charging status and battery level of a GM EV (Bolt, Ultium, etc)
get_fuel_level
Requires VIN. Use this to plan refueling stops or monitor fuel economy. Get the current fuel tank level of a GM vehicle
get_odometer
Requires VIN. Use this to track service intervals, lease mileage limits, or fleet utilization. Get the current mileage (odometer reading) of a GM vehicle
get_tire_pressure
Requires VIN. Use this to identify leaks, ensure safety, or prepare for long trips. Get the current tire pressure readings for all four tires
get_vehicle_diagnostics
Requires VIN. Use this for maintenance scheduling, pre-trip inspections, or health monitoring. Get comprehensive diagnostic data for a GM vehicle
get_vehicle_location
Requires VIN. Use this to find your parked car, track fleet assets, or verify vehicle movement. Get the current GPS location of a specific GM vehicle
get_vehicles
Use this as the first step to identify which VIN to use for commands or diagnostics. List all GM vehicles associated with the account
lock_doors
Requires VIN. Returns command status (success/failed/in-progress). Use this to secure the vehicle after parking or if you forgot to lock it. Lock the doors of a specific GM vehicle remotely
send_turn_by_turn
Requires VIN and a destination object with latitude, longitude, and address. Use this to plan a trip on your phone and have it ready in the car. Send a destination to the vehicle's built-in navigation system
start_vehicle
Requires VIN. Returns command status. Use this to warm up the car in winter or cool it down in summer before entering. Remotely start the engine of a GM vehicle
stop_vehicle
Requires VIN. Returns command status. Use this to cancel a remote start if the vehicle is now in use or if there is a safety concern. Remotely stop the running engine of a GM vehicle
unlock_doors
Requires VIN. Returns command status. Use this to let a passenger in or if keys are locked inside. Unlock the doors of a specific GM vehicle remotely
Example Prompts for General Motors in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with General Motors immediately.
"Start the engine on my Bolt EV and tell me the current battery charge level and estimated driving range."
"Get the current GPS location of my GMC Sierra and flash the lights so I can spot it in the parking lot."
"Send the navigation destination 'Home' to my Cadillac's infotainment system so it's ready when I get in the car."
Troubleshooting General Motors MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting General Motors to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
General Motors + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating General Motors 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 General Motors with your favorite client
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Connect General Motors to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.