Hostaway MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Hostaway 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": {
"hostaway": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Hostaway MCP Server
Connect Hostaway to any AI agent — the leading vacation rental channel manager.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Hostaway tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Listings — All your properties with details, photos, and amenities
- Reservations — Bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and direct
- Calendar — Day-by-day availability, pricing, and min stay
- Channels — Sync status across all connected platforms
- Conversations — Guest messages from all channels in one place
- Financials — Revenue breakdown with commissions and payouts
The Hostaway MCP Server exposes 8 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 Hostaway to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hostaway 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 Hostaway
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Hostaway, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Hostaway MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Hostaway 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Hostaway + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Hostaway MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Hostaway and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Hostaway tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Hostaway and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Hostaway data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Hostaway MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Hostaway to Windsurf via MCP:
get_calendar
For revenue management. Get availability calendar
get_financials
Get reservation financials
get_listing
Get listing details
get_reservation
Get reservation details
list_channels
com, VRBO, direct. With sync status. List connected channels
list_conversations
List guest conversations
list_listings
List vacation rental listings
list_reservations
List reservations
Example Prompts for Hostaway in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Hostaway immediately.
"Show me all reservations arriving this week and their revenue"
"List the upcoming check-outs for tomorrow."
"Update the base price for the Beach Villa to $350 for next month."
Troubleshooting Hostaway MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Hostaway to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Hostaway + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hostaway 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 Hostaway with your favorite client
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Connect Hostaway to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.