How to Use the Laravel Forge MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade run database migrations automatically?

Yes. Cascade can read your active databases via listdatabases and then use deploysite to run your migration scripts. It handles the entire sequence without needing manual approval for every step.

Q: How does the Laravel Forge MCP Server handle deployment errors in Windsurf?

When a deployment fails, Cascade uses getsite to check the status of your site and read the deployment logs. You get the exact error trace directly in your chat interface so you can fix the bug instantly.

Q: Can I manage background queue workers with this setup?

Yes. The listworkers tool lets the agent check active queue configurations running on your production sites. If a worker stops processing jobs, the agent detects the failure and alerts you.

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Automate code deployments with Windsurf Cascade

The `deploy_site` tool lets your agent trigger server deployments directly inside your active workspace. Cascade reads your local Git branch status, verifies your deployment script is ready to go, and fires off the build. You don't have to log in to the Forge dashboard or run manual SSH commands to push updates. While the build runs, Cascade can pull live site configurations using `get_site` to confirm the deployment succeeded. If a migration fails or a queue worker hangs, the agent spots the issue immediately. You get instant feedback on your code updates without leaving your active file.

Inspect live infrastructure status

The `list_servers` tool fetches the current state of all your active droplets connected to Forge. Cascade uses this list to map out your infrastructure before proposing database migrations or configuration changes. You see which systems are active without opening a separate terminal window. By calling `get_server`, the agent inspects the specific environment details of your chosen server droplet. It checks active resources and tracks configuration details so you don't accidentally deploy code to the wrong staging environment.

Audit site environment configurations

The `list_sites` tool retrieves all web applications hosted on a specific server droplet. Cascade uses this metadata to verify that domain mappings and folder structures match your local project files. It keeps your workspace and production state in lockstep. To verify security setups, Cascade queries `list_ssh_keys` to see who has physical root access to the machine. You get a clear audit trail of active keys, meaning you can spot unauthorized access points before they cause issues.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Laravel Forge MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the server configuration block to your local `mcp_config.json` file. Once saved, Cascade auto-discovers the tools and can start executing deployments or querying server metrics right away.

Yes. Cascade can read your active databases via `list_databases` and then use `deploy_site` to run your migration scripts. It handles the entire sequence without needing manual approval for every step.

When a deployment fails, Cascade uses `get_site` to check the status of your site and read the deployment logs. You get the exact error trace directly in your chat interface so you can fix the bug instantly.

Yes. The `list_workers` tool lets the agent check active queue configurations running on your production sites. If a worker stops processing jobs, the agent detects the failure and alerts you.

Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated, zero-trust sandbox. Your API tokens and server metadata are never persisted on our platform, keeping your infrastructure credentials safe from exposure.

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