iFood MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect iFood 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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"ifood": {
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About iFood MCP Server
What you can do
Transform your iFood merchant operations with AI-powered automation. Your agents can:
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple iFood tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
- Monitor incoming orders in real-time with status tracking
- Accept and progress orders through preparation workflow
- Manage restaurant catalogs — update prices, availability, descriptions
- Review order details including customer info, items, and totals
- Configure operating hours for each day of the week
- Track delivery logistics and assign drivers to orders
- View store information and configuration across all locations
The iFood MCP Server exposes 11 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 iFood to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the iFood 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 iFood
Open Cascade and ask: "Using iFood, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the iFood MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with iFood 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 11 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
iFood + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the iFood MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from iFood and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query iFood tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from iFood and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine iFood data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
iFood MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect iFood to Windsurf via MCP:
assign_driver
Requires order ID and driver ID. Use this to manage your own delivery fleet and coordinate order fulfillment. Assign a delivery driver to an iFood order
get_business_hours
Use this to review or verify the current schedule before making changes. Get operating hours for an iFood store
get_catalog
Use this to review menu structure, check item availability, or prepare updates to pricing or descriptions. Get the menu catalog for an iFood store
get_logistics
Use this to track order fulfillment and coordinate with delivery personnel. Get logistics/delivery information for an iFood order
get_order_details
Use this to review order contents before accepting or preparing. Get complete details of a specific iFood order
get_orders
Can filter by status: PENDING, ACCEPTED, PREPARING, READY, DISPATCHED, DELIVERED, CANCELLED. Returns order number, customer info, items, totals, and timestamps. Use this to monitor order flow and track pending orders. List orders for an iFood store
get_store_details
Use this to review store configuration before making updates. Get detailed information about a specific iFood store
get_stores
Returns store IDs, names, addresses, and operational status. Use this first to get store IDs needed for other operations like fetching orders or managing catalogs. List all stores associated with the iFood merchant account
update_business_hours
Requires a schedule object with open/close times for each day. Use this to change store hours, add weekend schedules, or set holiday closures. The schedule should be a JSON object with day keys (monday, tuesday, etc.) and arrays of {start: "HH:MM", end: "HH:MM"} objects. Update operating hours for an iFood store
update_catalog_item
Only pass the fields you want to change. Common use: update prices, toggle availability, or change descriptions. Requires store ID and item ID. Update a menu item in the iFood store catalog
update_order_status
Common workflow: PENDING -> ACCEPTED -> PREPARING -> READY -> DISPATCHED -> DELIVERED. Can also set to CANCELLED if needed. Use this to progress orders through the fulfillment pipeline. Update the status of an iFood order
Example Prompts for iFood in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with iFood immediately.
"Show me all pending orders and accept them automatically"
"Update the price of 'Combo Burger Especial' to R$32.90 and mark it as unavailable until tomorrow"
"Change my store hours to open at 11am and close at 11pm every day this week"
Troubleshooting iFood MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting iFood to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
iFood + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating iFood 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 iFood with your favorite client
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Connect iFood to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.