Gotify MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 22 tools to Change Password, Create Application, Create Client, and more
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Gotify 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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The Gotify MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 22 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Gotify MCP Server
Connect your Gotify instance to any AI agent to streamline your notification workflows. Gotify is a self-hosted notification server, and this MCP server allows you to interact with its API using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Gotify tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 22 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Messaging — Send push notifications with custom priorities and titles, or retrieve and delete existing messages from your stream.
- Application Management — Create, list, update, or delete Gotify applications to organize your notification sources and tokens.
- Client Control — Manage clients and tokens to authorize different devices or services to receive messages.
- User Administration — (Admin only) List or create users to manage access to your private Gotify instance.
The Gotify MCP Server exposes 22 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 22 Gotify tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Gotify through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning push-notifications, self-hosted, alerts, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Change password on Gotify
Change current user password
Create application on Gotify
Create a new application
Create client on Gotify
Create a new client
Create user on Gotify
Create a new user (Admin only)
Delete all messages on Gotify
Delete all messages for the authenticated client
Delete application on Gotify
Delete an application
Delete client on Gotify
Delete a client
Delete message on Gotify
Delete a specific message
Get applications on Gotify
List all applications
Get clients on Gotify
List all clients
Get current user on Gotify
Get current user details
Get health on Gotify
Get server health status
Get messages on Gotify
Requires GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN. Retrieve messages
Get plugin config on Gotify
Get plugin configuration
Get plugin display on Gotify
Get plugin display info
Get plugins on Gotify
List all plugins
Get users on Gotify
List all users (Admin only)
Get version on Gotify
Get server version info
Send message on Gotify
Requires GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN. Send a message via Gotify
Update application on Gotify
Update an application
Update client on Gotify
Update a client
Update plugin config on Gotify
Update plugin configuration
Connect Gotify to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Gotify into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using Gotify
Why Use Windsurf with the Gotify MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Gotify 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 22 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Gotify + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Gotify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Gotify and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Gotify tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Gotify and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Gotify data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Gotify in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Gotify immediately.
"Send a high-priority Gotify message titled 'System Alert' saying 'Disk space is low on Server A'."
"List all my current Gotify applications and their descriptions."
"Get the last 5 messages from my Gotify server."
Troubleshooting Gotify MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Gotify to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Gotify + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gotify 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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