Runn MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Runn through the 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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About Runn MCP Server
Integrate your conversational AI natively with Runn, the premier real-time resource planning and forecasting platform. This integration enables your assistant to pull essential project metadata, capacity bottlenecks, people configurations, team allocations, and timesheet metrics directly into your sessions.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Runn tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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
- Analyze Projects & Resources — Extract ongoing engagement details, milestones, and client associations by querying lists natively (
list_projects,list_clients). Request detailed readouts of individual operational scopes (get_project). - Audit Roles & Assignments — Find exactly who is assigned to what phase, mapping active allocations accurately (
list_assignments,list_phases). Consult team members' details (list_people,get_person) or review globally defined roles (list_roles). - Review Budgets & Actuals — Safely extract reported operational logs (
list_actuals) to compare planned work versus billed hours. Account for non-working days naturally via the holidays lists (list_holidays).
The Runn 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 Runn to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Runn 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 Runn
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Runn, help me..." — 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Runn MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Runn 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
Runn + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Runn MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Runn and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Runn tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Runn and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Runn data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Runn MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Runn to Windsurf via MCP:
get_person
Retrieves details for a specific person
get_project
Retrieves details for a specific project
list_actuals
Lists actual hours logged (timesheet data)
list_assignments
Lists all resource assignments across projects
list_clients
Lists all clients in the organization
list_holidays
Lists public holidays and non-working days
list_milestones
Lists milestones for a specific project
list_people
Lists all people and resources in Runn
list_phases
Lists project phases for a specific project
list_projects
Lists all projects managed in Runn
list_roles
Lists all defined roles/positions
list_teams
Lists all teams in the workspace
Example Prompts for Runn in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Runn immediately.
"List all active projects mapped."
"Which team is assigned to the Alpha project next week?"
"What are the upcoming milestones for the Beta project?"
Troubleshooting Runn MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Runn to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Runn + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Runn 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 Runn with your favorite client
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Connect Runn to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.