How to Use the iCal Calendar Parser MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf use iCal Calendar Parser to update events?

No, this tool is strictly read-only. The parseicalcalendar tool extracts data from your static local .ics exports so Windsurf can analyze your schedule. It does not write back to your live calendar accounts.

Q: What formats does the parser support?

The parser handles standard .ics files exported from Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. Once parsed, Windsurf can inspect the output to help you organize your tasks.

Q: How does this MCP Server handle calendar data privacy?

Your .ics file paths and meeting details never leave your local environment. The parser runs inside a secure V8 sandbox, meaning Windsurf reads the parsed JSON locally without uploading your scheduling data to third-party endpoints.

Parse messy local calendar files directly within Windsurf to let Cascade map your free slots and handle scheduling tasks.

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Stop copying event details from Outlook or Google Calendar. Point Cascade to your exported calendar file, and the `parse_ical_calendar` tool reads the raw `.ics` data directly inside your IDE. Cascade handles the heavy lifting of extracting event details without making you leave your workspace. The tool parses raw calendar formats into clean JSON. Because Windsurf chains operations, Cascade can read this parsed output, compare it against your active project directories, and draft meeting prep notes for your upcoming calls before you even ask.

Find open slots with this MCP Server

Finding a free hour for deep work shouldn't require manual math. Feed your `.ics` export to Windsurf using the `parse_ical_calendar` tool to let your IDE inspect the gaps in your week. Cascade analyzes the output to highlight blocks of uninterrupted time. It maps out your schedule, flags double-bookings, and suggests the best slots to block out for focus hours without any manual counting.

Count and analyze meeting loads

Get a clear picture of where your hours actually go. The `parse_ical_calendar` tool processes your Apple Calendar or Outlook data to let Cascade run calculations on your meeting distribution. Windsurf aggregates the parsed JSON to count weekly meetings, group them by organizer, and identify which days are too packed. You get a concrete summary of your time commitments without opening a slow web interface.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about iCal Calendar Parser MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and navigate to Cascade MCP Servers, or open `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` directly. Add this MCP server under the `mcpServers` key, then click refresh in the MCP panel to let Cascade auto-discover the tool.

No, this tool is strictly read-only. The `parse_ical_calendar` tool extracts data from your static local `.ics` exports so Windsurf can analyze your schedule. It does not write back to your live calendar accounts.

Yes, the parsing happens entirely on your local machine. Windsurf feeds your local `.ics` file path directly to the `parse_ical_calendar` tool, ensuring no external servers process your calendar data.

The parser handles standard `.ics` files exported from Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. Once parsed, Windsurf can inspect the output to help you organize your tasks.

Your `.ics` file paths and meeting details never leave your local environment. The parser runs inside a secure V8 sandbox, meaning Windsurf reads the parsed JSON locally without uploading your scheduling data to third-party endpoints.

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