How to Use the Novu MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf debug notification failures using Novu?

Yes. You can have Windsurf run listmessages to see what failed and use canceltrigger to stop stuck workflows in their tracks.

Q: Does the Novu MCP Server support bulk updates in Windsurf?

It does. You can use the bulkupdatesubscriberpreferences tool to modify thousands of user settings in one go, saving you from repetitive manual edits.

Use the Novu MCP Server to automate your multi-channel notification workflows directly inside Windsurf.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Novu to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Trigger complex notification workflows

Cascade can chain `trigger_event` or `trigger_broadcast` calls to handle messaging across multiple channels without you writing manual API handlers. It maps your notification logic to specific user actions. Once the trigger is set, you can use `create_workflow` to define the sequence of events. Cascade handles the heavy lifting, ensuring your messages hit the right endpoints while you focus on the core product logic.

Manage subscriber data in Windsurf

Keep your user notification settings in sync by using `create_subscriber` and `update_subscriber` tools. You can pull specific user details instantly using `get_subscriber` to debug delivery issues. When subscribers change their mind, `bulk_update_subscriber_preferences` ensures your system respects their choices immediately. It keeps your data clean without needing a separate database admin tool.

Organize message routing with topics

Use `create_topic` to group your users and `create_topic_subscriptions` to manage who gets what updates. This makes broadcasting specific alerts to segments much simpler than manual list management. If you need to verify who is receiving what, `list_topic_subscriptions` gives you an immediate look at your distribution list. It turns messy notification logic into a structured, searchable system.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Novu MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings in Windsurf and add the Novu configuration to the mcpServers list. Once you refresh the panel, Cascade will detect all 39 tools and start using them for your tasks.

Yes. You can have Windsurf run `list_messages` to see what failed and use `cancel_trigger` to stop stuck workflows in their tracks.

It does. You can use the `bulk_update_subscriber_preferences` tool to modify thousands of user settings in one go, saving you from repetitive manual edits.

Your subscriber data, including IDs and contact methods, remains managed through secure tool calls. The connection uses your private API key to ensure only your agent interacts with the Novu platform.

The server only touches the specific subscriber records and message logs you authorize it to access. All data transmission is encrypted and limited to the scope of your active notification workflows.

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