How to Use the Salsa Engage MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure Salsa Engage with Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the MCP Server to your configuration. Once saved, Cascade automatically discovers the tools like checkapihealth to test your connection.

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade automate bulk supporter imports into Salsa Engage?

Yes. Cascade reads your local data files and chains upsertsupporterprofile with assignsupporterstogroup to write records and categorize them. It handles the entire multi-step sequence autonomously.

Q: How does Windsurf track my Salsa Engage campaign metrics?

Ask Cascade to pull your latest metrics, and it will run getengagementmetrics to grab real-time performance data. It then presents a clean breakdown of open rates and donations right in your chat panel.

Q: How do I check if my API connection is working?

Cascade uses the checkapihealth tool to ping the API. If your API token expires, Cascade will tell you the exact connection error immediately.

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Auto-sync supporter profiles with Windsurf

The `upsert_supporter_profile` tool lets Cascade write or update donor records directly from your workspace files. Instead of manually copying addresses or custom fields from a CSV, you feed the raw list to Cascade, and the agent processes the updates one by one. Cascade reads your local data, matches it against existing contacts using `list_supporters`, and updates the records via this MCP Server. You do not have to write a single API call or approve each individual update.

Build donor groups using autonomous workflows

The `upsert_supporter_group` tool creates new segments in your Salsa Engage database based on real-time donor behavior. When you ask Cascade to group your high-value donors, it chains multiple tools to find them and organize them. Cascade first pulls your offline donation records with `list_offline_donations`, filters the list for donors above your threshold, and then runs `assign_supporters_to_group` to segment them. It executes this entire multi-step sequence without requiring you to write custom scripts or trigger manual imports.

Track outreach performance inside your IDE

The `get_engagement_metrics` tool pulls performance data directly into your active Cascade chat. You ask the agent how your latest campaign did, and it fetches the exact click, open, and donation numbers without making you log into a web dashboard. The agent parses this data alongside `list_engagement_activities` to map which messages drove the most actions. This lets you inspect your campaign health alongside your project files in this MCP Server setup.

Setup guide

Set up Salsa Engage MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Salsa Engage MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Salsa Engage payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Salsa Engage tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Salsa Engage MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the MCP Server to your configuration. Once saved, Cascade automatically discovers the tools like `check_api_health` to test your connection.

Yes. Cascade reads your local data files and chains `upsert_supporter_profile` with `assign_supporters_to_group` to write records and categorize them. It handles the entire multi-step sequence autonomously.

Ask Cascade to pull your latest metrics, and it will run `get_engagement_metrics` to grab real-time performance data. It then presents a clean breakdown of open rates and donations right in your chat panel.

Cascade uses the `check_api_health` tool to ping the API. If your API token expires, Cascade will tell you the exact connection error immediately.

Your supporter profiles and offline donation records never touch external databases. This MCP setup runs inside a local V8 sandbox on Vinkius, passing data directly between Salsa Engage and your local client.

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