How do I find an inbox ID?

Use the `list_shared_inboxes` tool to retrieve all shared mailboxes you have access to, along with their unique identifiers and names.

Can I assign a conversation to a specific teammate?

Yes! Use the `update_thread_status` tool and provide the `assignee_id`. You can find valid user IDs using the `list_inbox_members` tool.

Does Hiver support collaborative drafting through AI?

Yes, the `create_shared_draft` tool allows your AI agent to write directly into a Gmail thread, which your team can then review and send from the Hiver interface.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Hiver MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Create Shared Draft, Get Api Status, Get Conversation Details, and more

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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Hiver 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": {
    "hiver": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Hiver MCP Server

Connect your Hiver account to any AI agent and transform your Gmail-based customer support into an intelligent, automated operation through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Hiver 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

Shared Inbox Management — List all shared mailboxes and retrieve detailed metadata for active email conversations
Workflow Automation — Programmatically update conversation statuses (open, pending, closed) and manage assignments across your team
Collaborative Drafting — Create shared drafts within Gmail threads directly through your agent to orchestrate perfect replies
Tagging & Organization — Search and apply tags to categorize threads and maintain a high-fidelity collaboration ecosystem
Team Visibility — List and search for inbox members to understand who is available and manage workload distribution

The Hiver 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.

All 12 Hiver tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Hiver through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning shared-inbox, gmail-integration, email-management, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_shared_draft

Draft team reply

get_api_status

Check connection

get_conversation_details

Read email thread

get_inbox_details

Get mailbox info

list_inbox_conversations

List shared threads

list_inbox_members

List team members

list_inbox_tags

Get mailbox tags

list_shared_inboxes

List Hiver inboxes

search_tags_by_name

Find tags

search_team_members

Find members

test_hiver_auth

Verify credentials

update_thread_status

Modify conversation

Connect Hiver to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Hiver into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Hiver

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Hiver, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Hiver MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Hiver 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

Hiver + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Hiver MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Hiver and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Hiver tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Hiver and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Hiver data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Hiver in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Hiver immediately.

"List all shared inboxes in my Hiver account."

"Show me the last 5 open conversations in the 'Support' inbox."

"Assign conversation 'thread-123' to user 'user-456' and add the tag 'priority'."

Troubleshooting Hiver MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Hiver to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Hiver + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hiver MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.