How to Use the Guidebook MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I import attendee lists into Guidebook using Windsurf?

Yes, Windsurf uses listattendees to compare your registration database with the Guidebook app database. Cascade identifies missing profiles and prompts you to sync them directly from the editor.

Q: How do I configure this Guidebook MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file in Windsurf and add the server configuration under the server key. Once saved, the MCP integration discovers the twelve Guidebook tools inside Windsurf.

Q: Can I verify Guidebook room assignments before pushing schedule updates in Windsurf?

Yes, Windsurf runs listlocations to pull all registered rooms from the Guidebook platform. Cascade maps these locations to specific sessions using listevents to ensure attendees do not end up in the wrong room.

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Build entire mobile guides using Windsurf Cascade

Create and initialize mobile event apps using `create_guide` directly from your Windsurf editor. The Cascade agent grabs your event parameters, checks system availability with `check_guidebook_status`, and executes the setup in a single autonomous pass. You don't need to manually string together API calls or write boilerplate configuration files to get your Guidebook mobile guides live in Windsurf. Once the Guidebook guide is ready, Windsurf automatically chains the next steps. Cascade reads your local event files, parses the schedule, and uses `update_guide` to populate dates and branding assets inside the Windsurf IDE.

Sync schedules and locations instantly

Manage complex conference schedules by calling `list_events` and `get_event` directly from your Windsurf editor. When you update local event spreadsheets, Windsurf detects the changes and uses `list_locations` to map physical rooms. The Cascade agent resolves scheduling conflicts on the fly by comparing your local database with live Guidebook API states. This MCP Server connection lets Windsurf verify session details without forcing you to toggle between Cascade and the Guidebook dashboard. Your Windsurf agent handles the backend syncing, ensuring that room assignments and speaker slots match your local files perfectly.

Generate custom exhibitor and sponsor lists

Populate Guidebook sponsor directories and custom exhibitor profiles using `create_custom_list_item` without manual data entry in Windsurf. Cascade reads your partner CSV files and pushes them straight to the Guidebook mobile app. It verifies existing records with `list_custom_lists` and `list_custom_list_items` to avoid creating duplicate entries inside the Windsurf editor. The Cascade agent uses this MCP toolset to handle the nested structure of your Guidebook directories automatically. It maps logo assets, booth numbers, and descriptions directly to the corresponding list items, leaving your Windsurf workspace with a fully populated event app.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Guidebook MCP in Windsurf

Cascade accesses the Guidebook MCP Server to read your local event files and uses `update_guide` to push changes. It chains the necessary tool calls in Windsurf without asking for your permission at every step.

Yes, Windsurf uses `list_attendees` to compare your registration database with the Guidebook app database. Cascade identifies missing profiles and prompts you to sync them directly from the editor.

Open your `mcp_config.json` file in Windsurf and add the server configuration under the server key. Once saved, the MCP integration discovers the twelve Guidebook tools inside Windsurf.

Yes, Windsurf runs `list_locations` to pull all registered rooms from the Guidebook platform. Cascade maps these locations to specific sessions using `list_events` to ensure attendees do not end up in the wrong room.

Yes, your Guidebook attendee lists and schedules are processed inside Vinkius's secure V8 Isolate Sandbox before reaching Windsurf. No credentials or event payloads are stored on external servers, keeping your conference registration data safe.

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