GRIN MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect GRIN 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": {
"grin": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About GRIN MCP Server
Connect your GRIN Creator Management account to any AI agent and take full control of your influencer marketing workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple GRIN 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.
What you can do
- CRM Orchestration — List and retrieve detailed creator profiles, social handles, and custom properties natively
- Campaign Management — Monitor active influencer campaigns and track specific creator activations flawlessly
- Content Oversight — Access and review the library of posts, stories, and media generated by your creators synchronously
- Performance Tracking — Retrieve conversion data and ROI metrics attributed to specific influencers flawlessly
- Logistics & Seeding — Manage product seeding orders and fulfillment statuses sent to creators natively
- Partnership Navigation — List and verify formal brand-creator relationships and manage payouts synchronously
The GRIN 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 GRIN to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GRIN 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 GRIN
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GRIN, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the GRIN MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with GRIN 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
GRIN + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the GRIN MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from GRIN and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query GRIN tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from GRIN and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine GRIN data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
GRIN MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GRIN to Windsurf via MCP:
get_campaign
Get details for a specific campaign
get_contact
Get details for a specific creator
get_me
Get details for the current GRIN account
list_activations
Track creator participations within a campaign
list_campaigns
List active and past influencer campaigns
list_contacts
List all creators/influencers in the CRM
list_content
Access the library of posts and stories generated by creators
list_conversions
Track sales and ROI attributed to influencers
list_orders
Manage product seeding and fulfillment orders
list_partnerships
Manage formal brand-creator relationships
list_payments
List and manage creator payouts
update_contact
Update properties for a specific creator
Example Prompts for GRIN in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with GRIN immediately.
"List my influencer campaigns in GRIN"
"Show the conversion data for @janesmith"
"Check the status of seeding order #GF-88392"
Troubleshooting GRIN MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting GRIN to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
GRIN + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating GRIN 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 GRIN with your favorite client
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Connect GRIN to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.