How to Use the Gotify MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf automatically create new Gotify notification channels?

Yes, Cascade uses createapplication to set up new channels autonomously. It generates the app token and stores it for immediate use in your workspace.

Q: What happens if my Gotify server goes offline during a Windsurf task?

Cascade detects the failure immediately when gethealth fails. It alerts you in the chat panel so you can fix your server before continuing the workflow.

Q: Can I manage user accounts on my notification server?

If you have admin credentials, you can use createuser and getusers to manage access. You can also update your own credentials using changepassword.

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Cascade can build and configure your entire notification pipeline in one go. If a build fails, Cascade uses `create_application` to spin up a new Gotify channel, grabs the token, and configures your local environment. You don't have to jump back and forth between a web GUI and your editor. The agent handles the cleanup too. If an app gets stale, Cascade invokes `delete_application` to keep your self-hosted server clean. No messy configuration drift left behind.

Real-time message triage during active coding

When you are debugging a complex loop, Cascade queries your Gotify server using `get_messages` to see what alerts just came in. It reads the raw payload, matches it against your open files, and spots the bug. If the queue is clogged with junk alerts, the agent runs `delete_all_messages` or targeted `delete_message` calls. You keep your workspace clear and only focus on the errors that actually matter right now.

Instant status checks on your notification host

Before Cascade tries to push a build alert, it checks if this MCP Server can reach your notification host. It runs `get_health` and `get_version` to confirm your self-hosted instance is responsive. If the server is throwing errors, Cascade stops the deployment sequence immediately. You avoid sending blind alerts into a black hole because your AI client knows the server status upfront.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Gotify MCP in Windsurf

You add the server to your Windsurf configuration under the mcpServers key. Cascade instantly discovers the tools and uses your application token to authenticate.

Yes, Cascade uses `create_application` to set up new channels autonomously. It generates the app token and stores it for immediate use in your workspace.

Cascade detects the failure immediately when `get_health` fails. It alerts you in the chat panel so you can fix your server before continuing the workflow.

If you have admin credentials, you can use `create_user` and `get_users` to manage access. You can also update your own credentials using `change_password`.

Your Gotify message payloads and application tokens never leave the local Windsurf MCP sandbox. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated V8 container, meaning your private notification data is never stored or exposed to external third parties.

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