How to Use the Intercom MCP in Windsurf
Windsurf connects directly to your Intercom data, letting Cascade resolve support tickets without leaving your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Intercom MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Intercom to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automate support workflows in Windsurf
Cascade reads your active support queues by calling `list_conversations`. It then pulls the full history with `get_conversation_details` to understand the context before you even type a response. Once the agent identifies the issue, it uses `reply_to_conversation` to send a resolution. You get to review the draft before it goes live to the customer.
Manage your customer list with Windsurf
Stop jumping between browser tabs to look up user data. Cascade triggers `get_contact_details` or `search_contacts` directly from your editor to pull account info for active code blocks. If you need to segment users for a new feature release, use `list_segments` to group them. You can then verify their custom properties via `list_data_attributes` to ensure your targeting is precise.
Connect docs to your code in Windsurf
This MCP Server indexes your help center articles using `list_help_articles`. Cascade uses this knowledge to suggest documentation links during your coding sessions. It ensures your implementation matches the support advice you provide. If a new article is published, the agent picks it up immediately to keep your technical instructions accurate.
Set up Intercom 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 Intercom MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Intercom payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Intercom tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"intercom-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Intercom MCP in Windsurf
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