How to Use the Nifty MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect Nifty to Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file or navigate to Settings, then Cascade, then the MCP Servers UI. Add the server details under the mcpServers block and click Refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the tools immediately.

Q: Can Windsurf search my Nifty tasks automatically?

Yes. Cascade uses the searchalltasks tool to find specific tickets based on your natural language prompts. It reads the results and summarizes the relevant issues right in your chat window.

Q: How do I know if the connection is working?

Run the getapistatus tool through your agent. It pings the endpoint and returns the current connection state so you know immediately if your token is valid.

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The `create_new_task` and `create_project_milestone` tools let Cascade build out your sprint backlog while you write code. You just tell Windsurf to plan the next release phase. Cascade reads your intent, figures out the necessary steps, and fires off the API calls to set up the board. Instead of tabbing out to a browser, your agent handles the administrative overhead. It uses `list_organization_portfolios` to find the right workspace and places the new milestones exactly where they belong. You stay in the editor.

Pull live timelines into your editor

The `get_project_details` tool feeds live board information straight to your agent. When you ask Windsurf what you should work on next, Cascade autonomously chains `list_active_projects` and `list_workflow_tasks` to gather your current assignments. It reads the data, parses the priorities, and presents your next ticket. If you need more context on a specific bug, `get_task_info` grabs the exact description and acceptance criteria right into your IDE window.

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The `mark_task_as_complete` tool turns your IDE into a command center for project management. Once you push a fix, Cascade automatically updates the ticket status. You never have to manually drag a card across a column again. If requirements shift mid-sprint, Windsurf can trigger `update_task_metadata` to adjust due dates or assignees. It keeps your project management platform perfectly synced with your actual development progress.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Nifty MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file or navigate to Settings, then Cascade, then the MCP Servers UI. Add the server details under the `mcpServers` block and click Refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the tools immediately.

Yes. Cascade uses the `search_all_tasks` tool to find specific tickets based on your natural language prompts. It reads the results and summarizes the relevant issues right in your chat window.

Cascade plans the multi-tool sequence but you still set the initial goal. If you tell it to organize the sprint, it will use `create_project_milestone` to build the timeline based on your instructions.

Run the `get_api_status` tool through your agent. It pings the endpoint and returns the current connection state so you know immediately if your token is valid.

We never store your task descriptions, milestone dates, or portfolio names. The V8 Isolate Sandbox spins up an ephemeral environment just for your session. Once the request finishes, the memory wipes completely.

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