How to Use the NationBuilder MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect NationBuilder to Windsurf?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available for your agent to use.

Q: Can Windsurf update NationBuilder records automatically?

Yes. You can instruct your agent to run createnewsignup or recorddonation based on your project logic. It executes these calls directly against your instance.

Use the NationBuilder MCP Server in Windsurf to automate supporter outreach and donor tracking directly inside your IDE.

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Chain supporter actions in Windsurf

Windsurf can use `create_new_signup` to add supporters to your database without you leaving your editor. Cascade links this to other tasks, like checking `list_upcoming_events` to see who should receive an invite. Your agent handles the logic flow automatically. It identifies the right person using `find_signup_by_email` and updates their status, keeping your data current while you focus on the code.

Automate donation logs

Trigger `record_donation` whenever your application captures a payment event. The server ensures the transaction hits the correct record immediately. This keeps your finance data synced with your codebase. You don't need to manually verify entries because the system handles the API handshake for every new contribution.

Get live campaign context

Query `list_nation_petitions` to pull active campaign goals into your terminal or chat window. You can see exactly what your supporters are currently backing. Use `list_signup_tags` to cross-reference these petitions with your audience segments. It gives you a clear picture of who is engaging with which cause without manual database queries.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about NationBuilder MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf detects the tools and makes them available for your agent to use.

Yes. You can instruct your agent to run `create_new_signup` or `record_donation` based on your project logic. It executes these calls directly against your instance.

Your data remains between your client and your specific instance. We use ephemeral connections for every session, ensuring no persistent storage of your credentials occurs outside your local environment.

Absolutely. Cascade can chain multiple tools in one sequence. It might pull a list from `list_nation_signups` and then iterate through each to verify details with `get_signup_details`.

The server only touches donor contact info, signup records, and event logs as permitted by your API key. It never stores your database contents locally, as all operations happen in real-time.

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