Paperless-ngx MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 26 tools to Create Correspondent, Create Document Type, Create Saved View, and more

Name: Paperless-ngx
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Paperless-ngx 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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Paperless-ngx MCP Server

Connect your Paperless-ngx instance to any AI agent and transform your document archive into a searchable, conversational knowledge base.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Paperless-ngx tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 26 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Document Discovery — Use list_documents with full-text search or filter by tags and dates to find exactly what you need in seconds.
File Operations — Upload new documents with upload_document, download originals with download_document, or get instant visual context with preview_document and thumb_document.
Metadata Management — Organize your library by creating and updating tags, correspondents, and document types using dedicated tools like create_tag or update_correspondent.
Deep Inspection — Fetch complete OCR text and metadata for any specific file using get_document to help your AI analyze contents.
Saved Views — Access your predefined filters and organizational structures with list_saved_views.

The Paperless-ngx MCP Server exposes 26 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 26 Paperless-ngx tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Paperless-ngx through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning digital-archive, ocr, full-text-search, 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.

create

Create correspondent on Paperless-ngx

Create a new correspondent

create

Create document type on Paperless-ngx

Create a new document type

create

Create saved view on Paperless-ngx

Create a new saved view

create

Create tag on Paperless-ngx

Create a new tag

delete

Delete correspondent on Paperless-ngx

Delete a correspondent

delete

Delete document on Paperless-ngx

Delete a document

delete

Delete document type on Paperless-ngx

Delete a document type

delete

Delete saved view on Paperless-ngx

Delete a saved view

delete

Delete tag on Paperless-ngx

Delete a tag

download

Download document on Paperless-ngx

Download the actual document file

get

Get correspondent on Paperless-ngx

Retrieve correspondent details

get

Get document on Paperless-ngx

Retrieve details of a specific document

get

Get document type on Paperless-ngx

Retrieve document type details

get

Get tag on Paperless-ngx

Retrieve tag details

list

List correspondents on Paperless-ngx

List all correspondents

list

List document types on Paperless-ngx

List all document types

list

List documents on Paperless-ngx

Supports filtering and searching via query parameters. List all documents in Paperless-ngx

list

List saved views on Paperless-ngx

List all saved views

list

List tags on Paperless-ngx

List all tags

preview

Preview document on Paperless-ngx

Get a preview of the document

thumb

Thumb document on Paperless-ngx

Get the document thumbnail

update

Update correspondent on Paperless-ngx

Update a correspondent

update

Update document on Paperless-ngx

Update document metadata

update

Update document type on Paperless-ngx

Update a document type

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Update tag on Paperless-ngx

Update a tag

upload

Upload document on Paperless-ngx

Upload a new document

Connect Paperless-ngx to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Paperless-ngx into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 Paperless-ngx

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Paperless-ngx, help me...". 26 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Paperless-ngx MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Paperless-ngx 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 26 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Paperless-ngx + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Paperless-ngx MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Paperless-ngx and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Paperless-ngx tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Paperless-ngx and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Paperless-ngx data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Paperless-ngx in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Paperless-ngx immediately.

"Search for all documents related to 'Electricity Bill' from 2023."

"Upload a new document titled 'Contract 2024' with tag ID 12."

"Get the full content and a preview of document ID 42."

Troubleshooting Paperless-ngx MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Paperless-ngx to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Paperless-ngx + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Paperless-ngx MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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