ServiceNow MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ServiceNow 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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"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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* 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 ServiceNow MCP Server
Connect your ServiceNow instance to any AI agent and manage your entire IT service lifecycle through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ServiceNow tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Incident Management — Create, update, and resolve incidents. Query open tickets by priority, assignment group, or SLA breach status
- Service Requests — Submit and track service catalog requests, view approval chains, and check fulfillment status
- Change Management — Create change requests, review CAB approvals, and monitor scheduled change windows
- CMDB Queries — Search configuration items, explore CI relationships, and audit asset records across your infrastructure
- Knowledge Base — Search and retrieve knowledge articles to help with incident resolution and self-service
- User Management — Look up user profiles, group memberships, and role assignments across your organization
- Custom Table Queries — Execute SysParm-filtered queries against any ServiceNow table with full dot-walking support
The ServiceNow MCP Server exposes 10 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 ServiceNow to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ServiceNow, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the ServiceNow MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ServiceNow 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ServiceNow + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ServiceNow MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ServiceNow and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ServiceNow tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ServiceNow and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ServiceNow data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
ServiceNow MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ServiceNow to Windsurf via MCP:
count_records
Useful for dashboards and metrics without fetching full records. Get record count from a ServiceNow table
create_record
Provide fields as JSON string. Common tables: incident, change_request, sc_request, problem. Create a new record in any ServiceNow table
delete_record
This action is irreversible. Delete a ServiceNow record
get_record
Returns all fields. Get a single ServiceNow record by sys_id
list_change_requests
Filter by state, risk, type. Example: risk=high^state=new List change requests
list_incidents
Filter by priority, state, assignment_group, or any field. Example query: priority=1^state=1 (open P1 incidents). List incidents with optional filters
query_cmdb
Common tables: cmdb_ci_server, cmdb_ci_appl, cmdb_ci_db_instance, cmdb_ci_network. Example query: name=PROD-WEB-01 Query ServiceNow CMDB configuration items
query_table
). Use SysParm encoded query syntax: field=value^field2=value2. Supports dot-walking for related fields. Query any ServiceNow table with SysParm filters
search_knowledge
Returns matching articles with KB numbers and descriptions. Search the ServiceNow Knowledge Base
update_record
Only specify the fields you want to change. Update an existing ServiceNow record
Example Prompts for ServiceNow in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with ServiceNow immediately.
"Show me all P1 incidents that are unassigned."
"Create a normal change request for 'Database Upgrade to v15' assigned to the DBA team."
"Search the knowledge base for 'VPN connection issues'."
Troubleshooting ServiceNow MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ServiceNow to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ServiceNow + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow with your favorite client
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Connect ServiceNow to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.