How to Use the Google Home MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure Google Home with Windsurf?

Add the server to your mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available to Cascade.

Cascade chains these 12 Google Home tools to control your climate and security directly from the Windsurf editor.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Home to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Autonomous Nest hardware management

Cascade uses `list_devices` to map your home and then chains `set_thermostat_mode` to adjust temperatures based on your project requirements. It handles the API state transitions without you needing to manually trigger each step. When you ask to prep the office for a meeting, the agent calls `list_rooms` to identify the correct zone and applies the schedule using `set_thermostat_heat` or `set_thermostat_cool` automatically.

Live security feed integration

You can pull camera feeds directly into your workspace using `generate_camera_stream` to verify hardware placement or motion triggers. It provides the raw stream URL for immediate inspection. Once you finish debugging the integration, the agent invokes `stop_camera_stream` to ensure the session terminates cleanly. This prevents resource leaks in your development environment.

Smart structure discovery

The server exposes `list_structures` so your agent understands the hierarchy of your physical assets. This provides the context needed for complex automation scripts. By using `get_device` alongside these structure calls, the agent retrieves trait data for any connected thermostat or doorbell. This helps you build logic that respects specific device capabilities.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Google Home MCP in Windsurf

Add the server to your `mcp_config.json` file under the mcpServers key. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available to Cascade.

Yes, Cascade can sequence multiple actions like setting the thermostat and checking device status in one go. You define the goal, and the agent executes the necessary tool calls.

You can use the provided tools to generate and stop streams on demand. Keep in mind that these tokens are temporary and intended for immediate use.

Vinkius handles the underlying authentication. You only need to provide your endpoint token to the client to authorize the connection.

The server only touches the specific device state and stream metadata required for your requested commands. All connections are ephemeral and managed through the secure Vinkius sandbox.

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