Parknav MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Parknav 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": {
"parknav": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Parknav MCP Server
Connect Parknav to any AI agent and access the world's most advanced predictive parking intelligence — anticipate availability before you arrive, find on-street spots instantly, and optimize your urban mobility.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Parknav tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Predictive Availability — Get AI forecasts for finding a spot at a specific future time
- Real-Time Occupancy — Check current block-by-block occupancy rates
- Nearest Spot Finder — Get directed to the nearest currently open space
- Street Segments — View live status of specific street blocks
- Zone Regulations — Access parking rules, time limits, and pricing
- Historical Trends — Analyze availability patterns by time of day and day of week
- Route Optimization — Plan routes that minimize parking search time
The Parknav MCP Server exposes 8 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 Parknav to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Parknav 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 Parknav
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Parknav, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Parknav MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Parknav 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Parknav + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Parknav MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Parknav and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Parknav tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Parknav and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Parknav data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Parknav MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Parknav to Windsurf via MCP:
get_city_insights
Get high-level parking insights for a specific city
get_historical_trends
Get historical availability trends for a location
get_nearest_spot
Find the nearest currently available parking spot
get_parking_zones
Get regulations and pricing for parking zones
get_realtime_occupancy
Get current real-time occupancy for a location
get_street_segments
Get status of street segments for on-street parking
optimize_parking_route
Optimize a route to include the best parking options
predict_availability
Essential for planning trips in advance. Get AI-predicted parking availability for a location at a specific time
Example Prompts for Parknav in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Parknav immediately.
"Will I find parking near Union Square at 6 PM?"
"Where is the nearest open spot to me right now?"
"Show me the occupancy trends for Market Street."
Troubleshooting Parknav MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Parknav to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Parknav + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Parknav 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 Parknav with your favorite client
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Connect Parknav to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.