Novu MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 39 tools to Bulk Update Subscriber Preferences, Cancel Trigger, Check Topic Subscriber, and more
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Novu 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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The Novu MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 39 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Novu MCP Server
Connect your Novu account to any AI agent and take full control of your notification infrastructure through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Novu tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 39 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Triggering & Events — Trigger single, bulk, or broadcast notifications across Email, SMS, Push, and Chat using workflow identifiers.
- Subscriber Management — Create, retrieve, update, and search for subscribers to maintain an up-to-date communication database.
- Preference Controls — Inspect and update subscriber-specific notification preferences to ensure compliance and user satisfaction.
- Workflow Cancellation — Cancel active or pending workflows, such as digests or delayed notifications, using transaction IDs.
- Tenant Context — Manage notifications within specific tenant contexts for multi-tenant applications.
The Novu MCP Server exposes 39 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 39 Novu tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Novu through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning notification-infrastructure, multi-channel, subscriber-management, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Bulk update subscriber preferences on Novu
Bulk update subscriber preferences
Cancel trigger on Novu
Cancel active or pending workflows (e.g., digests, delays)
Check topic subscriber on Novu
Check if a subscriber is subscribed to a topic
Create environment variable on Novu
Create an environment variable
Create integration on Novu
Create a new integration
Create layout on Novu
Create a new layout
Create subscriber on Novu
Create a new subscriber
Create topic on Novu
Create a new topic
Create topic subscriptions on Novu
Create subscriptions for a topic
Create workflow on Novu
Create a new workflow
Delete integration on Novu
Delete an integration
Delete message on Novu
Delete a message
Delete messages by transaction on Novu
Delete messages by transaction ID
Delete subscriber on Novu
Delete a subscriber
Delete subscriber credentials on Novu
Delete subscriber credentials
Delete topic on Novu
Delete a topic
Delete topic subscriptions on Novu
Delete subscriptions from a topic
Get environment variable usage on Novu
Retrieve usage of an environment variable
Get subscriber on Novu
Retrieve a subscriber by ID
Get subscriber preferences on Novu
Retrieve subscriber preferences
Get topic on Novu
Retrieve a topic by key
Get topic subscription on Novu
Retrieve a topic subscription
List active integrations on Novu
List active integrations
List environment variables on Novu
List all environment variables
List integrations on Novu
List all integrations
List messages on Novu
List messages
List topic subscriptions on Novu
List subscriptions for a topic
Search subscribers on Novu
Search for subscribers
Set primary integration on Novu
Set an integration as primary
Trigger broadcast on Novu
Send a notification to all existing subscribers
Trigger bulk event on Novu
Trigger multiple events in a single request
Trigger event on Novu
Trigger a notification to one or more subscribers
Update environment variable on Novu
Update an environment variable
Update integration on Novu
Update an integration
Update subscriber on Novu
Update an existing subscriber
Update subscriber credentials on Novu
Update subscriber credentials
Update subscriber preference on Novu
Update a subscriber preference
Update topic on Novu
Update a topic
Upsert subscriber credentials on Novu
Upsert subscriber credentials
Connect Novu to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Novu into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using Novu
Why Use Windsurf with the Novu MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Novu 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 39 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Novu + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Novu MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Novu and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Novu tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Novu and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Novu data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Novu in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Novu immediately.
"Trigger the 'welcome-onboarding' workflow for subscriber 'user_99' with the payload { "name": "Alice" }."
"Search for a subscriber with the email 'support@example.com'."
"Cancel the notification trigger with transaction ID 'tx_abc123'."
Troubleshooting Novu MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Novu to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Novu + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Novu 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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