How to Use the Helpshift MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf connect to the Helpshift MCP Server?

Add the server configuration directly to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Once added, Cascade automatically discovers the tools like listissues and starts using them in your chat sessions.

Q: Does Windsurf support listing all registered apps?

Yes, Windsurf uses the listregisteredapps tool to fetch all connected applications. This helps Cascade route issues to the correct app ID.

Cascade chains autonomous support actions directly in Windsurf using this Helpshift MCP Server.

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Cascade automates ticket triage in Windsurf

Windsurf executes multi-step support triage without waiting for your input, starting by reading the ticket queue using `list_issues`. The agent detects urgent customer problems and grabs the full context via `get_issue_details` in one autonomous run. The Windsurf agent determines which Helpshift tickets need immediate eyes, links them to internal code files, and prepares draft responses.

Sync Helpshift articles during code edits

This MCP Server lets Windsurf scan your codebase, identify modified features, and query your Helpshift knowledge base using `list_faqs` to find outdated guides. Cascade spots gaps between your code changes and user-facing documentation. The Windsurf agent identifies the exact Helpshift sections to edit using `list_faq_sections` and drafts the updated text.

Execute bulk user profile actions autonomously

Cascade handles large-scale customer data updates directly from your Windsurf editor by triggering `bulk_user_action` to update customer profiles in Helpshift. It manages these processes in background threads while you code. The Windsurf agent monitors the progress of these massive Helpshift updates using `get_bulk_task_status`.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Helpshift MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration directly to your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. Once added, Cascade automatically discovers the tools like `list_issues` and starts using them in your chat sessions.

Yes, Cascade can autonomously transition ticket states. The agent runs `update_issue_status` to close or reject issues based on the criteria you define in your prompts.

Cascade reads the error payloads directly from the server. If a tool like `create_issue` fails due to missing parameters, the agent reads the schema and fixes the JSON payload itself.

Yes, Windsurf uses the `list_registered_apps` tool to fetch all connected applications. This helps Cascade route issues to the correct app ID.

All Helpshift ticket details, user profiles, and audit logs remain contained within Vinkius's secure sandbox. Windsurf communicates with the server over an encrypted endpoint, ensuring customer support data never leaks to external third parties.

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