JumpCloud MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect JumpCloud 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": {
"jumpcloud": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About JumpCloud MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with JumpCloud's open directory platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve users, manage user and system groups, track managed systems, and view directories and SSO applications directly through the JumpCloud API. Ideal for automating IT administration and directory management.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple JumpCloud tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
The JumpCloud MCP Server exposes 10 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 JumpCloud to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JumpCloud 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 JumpCloud
Open Cascade and ask: "Using JumpCloud, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the JumpCloud MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with JumpCloud 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
JumpCloud + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the JumpCloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from JumpCloud and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query JumpCloud tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from JumpCloud and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine JumpCloud data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
JumpCloud MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect JumpCloud to Windsurf via MCP:
get_user
Returns account metadata, group memberships, and security settings. Use this for detailed user vetting or before making administrative changes. Retrieves details for a specific user
list_applications
Useful for auditing software access and identifying which SaaS apps are integrated. Lists all configured SSO applications
list_commands
Useful for auditing automation scripts. Lists saved management commands
list_directories
Useful for auditing identity source configurations. Lists all configured directories (LDAP, AD, Google, etc)
list_networks
Useful for auditing WiFi and VPN authentication settings. Lists all RADIUS networks
list_policies
g., Disk Encryption, Firewall) defined in JumpCloud. Essential for auditing security compliance across the fleet. Lists all system security policies
list_system_groups
g., "Production Servers", "Employee Laptops"). Useful for identifying device cohorts for policy application. Lists all system groups
list_systems
Returns hostnames, IDs, and OS versions. Use this to audit company hardware and device compliance. Lists all systems managed by JumpCloud
list_user_groups
g., Marketing, Developers) configured in JumpCloud. Useful for understanding the organizational structure and access control policies. Lists all user groups
list_users
Returns usernames, IDs, and account status. Use this as the primary entry point for user auditing and identity management. Lists all users in JumpCloud
Example Prompts for JumpCloud in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with JumpCloud immediately.
"List all users in my JumpCloud directory."
"Show me the managed systems currently active."
"Check the user groups in my organization."
Troubleshooting JumpCloud MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting JumpCloud to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
JumpCloud + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating JumpCloud 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 JumpCloud with your favorite client
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Connect JumpCloud to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.