How to Use the HiFlow MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade create new customers in HiFlow?

Yes. Cascade uses the createcustomer tool to add new client records. You just provide the name and details in your prompt, and the agent handles the API execution.

Q: Which tools handle project management?

You rely on listjobs and getjob to track active projects. The server also provides getactivity for a high-level view of recent changes across your account.

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The `list_jobs` and `get_job` tools pull live project data straight into Windsurf. Cascade reads your open workspace and automatically cross-references the client details using `get_customer`. You get the exact project specs without opening a browser tab. If a new client signs on, Cascade can trigger `create_customer` right from your IDE prompt. It chains that action with `list_estimates` to verify the initial quote matches the project scope you are about to code.

Connect timesheets to your commits

The `list_timesheets` tool feeds your logged hours directly to your AI client. Cascade checks this data against `get_activity` to understand exactly who worked on what before writing the next batch of code. You never have to guess if a block of work was billed. Windsurf pulls the context, matches it to your local files, and shows you the exact time entries tied to the current sprint.

Pull invoice data instantly

Using the `list_invoices` and `get_invoice` tools, Windsurf fetches billing records to help you build financial dashboards or reporting scripts. You tell Cascade what you need to build, and it queries the exact invoice schema to write the types. It also pulls `get_estimate` to compare quoted amounts versus final billed numbers. Cascade plans the entire data extraction sequence, runs the queries, and drops the compiled JSON right into your test fixtures.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about HiFlow MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and navigate to the Cascade MCP Servers UI. You can add the configuration there or edit your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file directly. Click refresh, and Cascade will auto-discover the tools.

Yes. Cascade uses the `create_customer` tool to add new client records. You just provide the name and details in your prompt, and the agent handles the API execution.

You likely need to check your authentication token. Ensure your MCP configuration includes the correct API credentials so `list_estimates` can authenticate properly.

You rely on `list_jobs` and `get_job` to track active projects. The server also provides `get_activity` for a high-level view of recent changes across your account.

All financial queries route through an isolated V8 sandbox. When you run `get_invoice` or `list_timesheets`, the connection is strictly ephemeral. Vinkius destroys the environment the moment the request finishes, leaving zero residual footprint of your billing records.

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