Layup MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Layup 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": {
"layup": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Layup MCP Server
Connect your Layup operational account to any AI agent and manage lay-by e-commerce checkout infrastructures effortlessly.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Layup tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Order Metrics — List all captured lay-by checkouts and inspect target order data instantly
- Track Payments — Check the deposit status, timeline, and pending metrics on Layup checkouts
- Customer Data — Cross-reference buyer metrics with internal logs
- Store Automation — Programmatically create new virtual lay-bys dynamically based on AI discussions
The Layup MCP Server exposes 9 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 Layup to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Layup 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 Layup
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Layup, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Layup MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Layup 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Layup + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Layup MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Layup and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Layup tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Layup and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Layup data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Layup MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Layup to Windsurf via MCP:
cancel_order
Void an existing Layup order
create_deposit
Register a new lay-by deposit manually
create_order
Initialize a new lay-by order
get_customer
Retrieve customer explicit parameters
get_order
Get parameters surrounding an explicit order
get_payment
Fetch targeted payment details
list_customers
Read globally saved shopper customers
list_orders
Retrieve active lay-by payment plan orders
list_payments
Retrieve all payments linked to an order
Example Prompts for Layup in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Layup immediately.
"Find order ID 900 and tell me its completion balance."
"Fetch all recorded incoming deposits."
"Search for customer details on the Layup platform."
Troubleshooting Layup MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Layup to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Layup + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Layup 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 Layup with your favorite client
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Connect Layup to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.