Openscreen MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Openscreen 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": {
"openscreen": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Openscreen MCP Server
Connect your Openscreen account to empower your AI agents with smart QR code capabilities. This server provides programmatic access to the Openscreen API for generating, managing, and tracking dynamic QR codes.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Openscreen tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Dynamic QR Generation — Create trackable QR codes for physical or digital assets
- Project Organization — Manage your QR codes across multiple projects and containers
- Asset Management — Link QR codes to specific assets like URLs, SKUs, or documents
- Real-time Analytics — Monitor scan data including location, device info, and scan times
- Behavioral Control — Update the intent of existing dynamic QR codes without changing the physical code
The Openscreen MCP Server exposes 9 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 Openscreen to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Openscreen 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 Openscreen
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Openscreen, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Openscreen MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Openscreen 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Openscreen + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Openscreen MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Openscreen and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Openscreen tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Openscreen and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Openscreen data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Openscreen MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Openscreen to Windsurf via MCP:
create_asset_with_qr
Create an asset and its QR code
get_asset
Get asset details
get_project
Get project details
get_qr_code
Get QR code details
list_assets
List assets in a project
list_projects
List all Openscreen projects
list_qr_codes
List QR codes in a project
list_scans
List scans for a QR code
update_qr_code_intent
Update QR code intent
Example Prompts for Openscreen in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Openscreen immediately.
"List my Openscreen projects."
Troubleshooting Openscreen MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Openscreen to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Openscreen + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Openscreen 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 Openscreen with your favorite client
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Connect Openscreen to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.