HCSS MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect HCSS 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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About HCSS MCP Server
Connect your HCSS platform to any AI agent and take full control of your heavy construction workflows, from estimating to field data and equipment tracking, through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple HCSS tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Field Data Management — List construction jobs and retrieve timecard data from HeavyJob to monitor site progress.
- Estimating Insights — Access bidding estimates and bid items from HeavyBid to stay aligned with project budgets.
- Equipment Telematics — Monitor your fleet with real-time GPS locations and latest meter readings (odometer/hours).
- Resource Coordination — List employees and business units defined across the HCSS ecosystem.
- Pre-Construction Tracking — Browse active pre-con projects and project lifecycles.
- Operational Efficiency — Use AI to identify equipment utilization trends or job cost variances in seconds.
The HCSS MCP Server exposes 11 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 HCSS to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HCSS 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 HCSS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HCSS, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the HCSS MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with HCSS 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 11 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
HCSS + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the HCSS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from HCSS and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query HCSS tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from HCSS and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine HCSS data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
HCSS MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect HCSS to Windsurf via MCP:
get_bid_items
List bid items for a specific estimate
get_equipment_location
Get current GPS coordinates for a specific piece of equipment
get_equipment_meters
Get latest meter readings (odometer/hours) for equipment
list_business_units
List all business units in HCSS
list_cost_codes
List cost codes defined in the system
list_employees
List all employees synced in HCSS
list_equipment
List all tracked equipment/fleet from Telematics
list_estimates
List bidding estimates from HeavyBid
list_jobs
List all construction jobs/projects
list_precon_projects
List active pre-construction projects
list_timecards
List timecards from HeavyJob
Example Prompts for HCSS in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with HCSS immediately.
"List all active construction jobs."
"Show the current location of Excavator ID EX-992."
"What are the bid items for estimate ID 2024-001?"
Troubleshooting HCSS MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting HCSS to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
HCSS + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating HCSS 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 HCSS with your favorite client
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Connect HCSS to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.