OneTrust MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect OneTrust 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": {
"onetrust": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About OneTrust MCP Server
Connect your OneTrust account to any AI agent and manage privacy compliance, vendor risks, and data governance through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple OneTrust tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Data Subject Requests — List, create, and track DSARs (GDPR/CCPA access, deletion, opt-out requests)
- Privacy Assessments — Browse PIAs, DPIAs, and Transfer Impact Assessments with risk scores
- Data Inventory — View the data map: which systems process personal data, for what purpose, and under which legal basis
- Vendor Risk — Manage third-party vendors with security questionnaires and risk ratings
- Consent Management — Review consent purposes and cookie categories
- Incident Management — Track privacy and security incidents with severity and regulatory notification status
- Risk Register — View identified risks with impact, likelihood, and treatment plans
The OneTrust MCP Server exposes 10 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 OneTrust to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OneTrust 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 OneTrust
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OneTrust, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the OneTrust MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with OneTrust 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
OneTrust + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the OneTrust MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from OneTrust and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query OneTrust tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from OneTrust and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine OneTrust data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
OneTrust MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect OneTrust to Windsurf via MCP:
onetrust_create_dsar
Request types: ACCESS (subject wants their data), DELETION (right to be forgotten), RECTIFICATION (correct inaccurate data), PORTABILITY (data export), OPT_OUT (stop selling/sharing). The request enters the fulfillment workflow with regulatory deadlines automatically calculated (e.g., 30 days for GDPR). Create a new data subject access request in OneTrust — register a GDPR/CCPA privacy request on behalf of an individual
onetrust_get_assessment
Use for assessment review, audit evidence, or understanding the privacy risk landscape of a specific project or data processing activity. Get full details of a privacy impact assessment — questions, responses, risk findings, and recommendations from the review process
onetrust_get_dsar
15/17/20, CCPA §1798.100), processing steps completed, data sources discovered, assigned handler, deadline, and audit trail. Use for detailed DSAR investigation, compliance verification, or reporting. Get complete details of a specific data subject request — subject information, request history, fulfillment steps, and regulatory context
onetrust_list_assessments
Each shows: assessment name, type, risk score, status (Draft/In Review/Approved/Rejected), assigned owner, and completion date. Use for GDPR Art. 35 compliance, risk oversight, or assessment pipeline review. List privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) in OneTrust — Data Protection Impact Assessments with risk scores and approval status
onetrust_list_assets
Each asset includes: name, type, data categories processed, processing purposes, legal basis, data subjects affected, retention periods, and risk classification. Essential for GDPR Art. 30 compliance. Use when the user asks about "what systems process personal data?" or needs the data map. List data inventory assets in OneTrust — applications, databases, systems, and third-party services with data classification and processing purposes
onetrust_list_consent_purposes
Each purpose includes: name, description, category (Strictly Necessary/Performance/Functional/Marketing), associated cookies/trackers, and default consent state. Purposes are the building blocks of your cookie banners and preference centers. Use for consent configuration review or privacy banner auditing. List consent purposes configured in OneTrust consent management — cookie categories, marketing preferences, and data collection purposes
onetrust_list_dsars
Each DSAR includes: subject name, email, request type (Access/Deletion/Rectification/Portability/Opt-Out), current status (Open/In Progress/Completed/Overdue), assigned handler, submission date, and regulatory deadline. Use when the user asks about pending privacy requests, DSAR compliance, or deadline tracking. List data subject access requests (DSARs) in OneTrust — GDPR, CCPA, and privacy rights requests from individuals with status and deadlines
onetrust_list_incidents
Each incident includes: title, severity (Critical/High/Medium/Low), status (Open/Under Investigation/Resolved/Closed), type (Data Breach/Near Miss/Complaint), affected data subjects count, regulatory notification status, and assigned investigator. Use for breach response management, regulatory reporting requirements, or incident trend analysis. List security and privacy incidents in OneTrust incident management — breaches, near-misses, and reports with severity and regulatory notification status
onetrust_list_risks
Each risk includes: title, description, category, impact level, likelihood score, calculated risk rating, treatment plan (Accept/Mitigate/Transfer/Avoid), associated controls, and assigned owner. Use for enterprise risk management reporting, board-level risk summaries, or identifying areas that need attention. List privacy and security risks from OneTrust risk register — identified risks with impact, likelihood, risk score, and treatment plans
onetrust_list_vendors
Each vendor shows: name, risk score, assessment status (questionnaire sent/completed/overdue), data categories shared, contractual safeguards (DPA signed/pending), and last review date. Use for vendor due diligence, subprocessor management, or GDPR Art. 28 compliance verification. List third-party vendors in OneTrust vendor risk management — data processors, subprocessors, and partners with security/privacy risk ratings
Example Prompts for OneTrust in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with OneTrust immediately.
"How many open data subject requests do we have?"
"Which vendors have overdue security assessments?"
"Show the data map for our CRM system."
Troubleshooting OneTrust MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting OneTrust to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
OneTrust + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating OneTrust 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 OneTrust with your favorite client
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Connect OneTrust to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.