How to Use the HQBeds MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I add the HQBeds MCP Server to Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, open your Windsurf Settings, navigate to Cascade, find the MCP Servers UI, and paste the Vinkius connection URL.

Q: What happens if the HQBeds API goes down while using Windsurf?

Cascade will run checkhqbedsstatus to verify the connection. If the API is offline or returns an error, Windsurf will display the connection failure in your chat panel so you can troubleshoot your Vinkius credentials.

Q: How does Windsurf handle room inventory updates?

Windsurf queries your live data directly. It calls listrooms and listreservations on demand, ensuring Cascade always works with your current hostel occupancy instead of cached records.

Q: Is my HQBeds guest data safe when using this MCP Server in Windsurf?

Yes, guest names and contact info retrieved via getguest are processed in an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Vinkius handles the authorization securely, meaning Windsurf only accesses your booking data during active Cascade tasks and never stores it.

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Windsurf Cascade chains HQBeds bookings autonomously

Tell Windsurf to book an HQBeds guest, and Cascade starts chaining tools like `check_hqbeds_status` and `list_guests`. It checks if your hostel API is online, looks up the guest profile, and grabs their details via `get_guest` without requiring you to trigger each step manually. Once Cascade has the details, it pulls room options using `list_rooms` and checks what is open with `list_availability`. It finishes the job by running `create_reservation` and showing you the confirmation inside Windsurf.

Cascade auto-discovers your HQBeds property status

Windsurf automatically calls `get_account` to verify your credentials the second you open Cascade. It maps out your entire room layout using `list_rooms` so the agent knows your inventory before you even ask. When you ask about a specific booking, Windsurf uses `get_reservation` to pull the exact dates. It does all this in the background, keeping your workspace clean while giving you immediate answers.

Real-time availability checks inside Windsurf

Stop bouncing between your browser and your editor; Windsurf uses `list_availability` to query your live HQBeds inventory directly from the sidebar. Cascade calls the tool using ISO 8601 dates to show you exactly what beds are open. If a room looks wrong in Windsurf, Cascade digs deeper. It runs `get_room` to check individual bed configurations and matches them against active bookings from `list_reservations` to spot double-bookings before they happen.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about HQBeds MCP in Windsurf

Open your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, open your Windsurf Settings, navigate to Cascade, find the MCP Servers UI, and paste the Vinkius connection URL.

Yes. Cascade reads your prompt, plans the steps, and calls tools like `list_availability` and `create_reservation` in sequence. It executes the entire flow and presents the final confirmation without requiring step-by-step prompts.

Cascade will run `check_hqbeds_status` to verify the connection. If the API is offline or returns an error, Windsurf will display the connection failure in your chat panel so you can troubleshoot your Vinkius credentials.

Windsurf queries your live data directly. It calls `list_rooms` and `list_reservations` on demand, ensuring Cascade always works with your current hostel occupancy instead of cached records.

Yes, guest names and contact info retrieved via `get_guest` are processed in an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Vinkius handles the authorization securely, meaning Windsurf only accesses your booking data during active Cascade tasks and never stores it.

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