Quip MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Quip 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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Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Quip and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"quip": {
"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 Quip MCP Server
Integrate your Quip (Salesforce) account with any AI agent to bring your real-time collaborative documents, spreadsheets, and team discussions directly into your workflow.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Quip tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Document Search — Perform full-text searches across all your accessible Quip documents, or fetch recently accessed threads to resume your work.
- Read & Retrieve — Navigate the folder hierarchy and retrieve full content, extracting documentation, plans, and metadata without leaving your IDE.
- Review Conversations — Check document-attached messages to stay up-to-date on feedback and team discussions.
- Edit & Append — Programmatically update documents by passing HTML payloads back to specific Quip threads.
The Quip MCP Server exposes 12 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 Quip to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Quip 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 Quip
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Quip, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Quip MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Quip 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Quip + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Quip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Quip and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Quip tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Quip and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Quip data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Quip MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Quip to Windsurf via MCP:
edit_document
You must provide HTML content. Edits content in a Quip document
get_contacts
Lists all collaborators of the authenticated user
get_current_user
Retrieves the authenticated user profile
get_folder
Retrieves details for a specific Quip folder
get_folders
Provide a comma-separated list of IDs. Batch-fetches multiple Quip folders by their IDs
get_messages
Lists chat messages or comments attached to a thread
get_recent_threads
Retrieves recently viewed or edited documents
get_thread
Retrieves a single Quip document or thread by ID
get_threads
Provide a comma-separated list of IDs. Batch-fetches multiple Quip threads by their IDs
get_user
Retrieves profile information for a specific user
list_blobs
Lists embedded files and images in a thread
search_threads
Performs a full-text search across accessible Quip documents
Example Prompts for Quip in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Quip immediately.
"Search Quip for documents containing 'Q3 Roadmap'."
"What documents did I work on recently in Quip?"
"Add a new heading called 'Conclusion' and a paragraph 'All tests passed' to document ABC123DEF."
Troubleshooting Quip MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Quip to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Quip + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Quip 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 Quip with your favorite client
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Connect Quip to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.