Shimo Docs MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Shimo Docs 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": {
"shimo-docs": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Shimo Docs MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your collaborative workflow with Shimo Docs, the leading professional office suite in China. By connecting Shimo Docs to your agent, you transform complex document management and team collaboration into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your files, create new collaborative documents, import external content, and even export your work into multiple formats without you ever needing to navigate the web interface. Whether you are managing complex project documentation or financial spreadsheets, your agent acts as a real-time collaborative assistant, keeping your files organized and your team aligned.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Shimo Docs 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
- Document Orchestration — List all accessible documents, sheets, and presentations across your workspace.
- File Management — Create, retrieve, and delete files with full support for collaborative metadata.
- Import & Export — Seamlessly import external content and export Shimo documents into standard formats like docx and pdf.
- Folder Organization — Browse folder structures and manage file locations efficiently.
- Administrative Insights — List organization users and monitor audit logs for security and compliance.
The Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Shimo Docs, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Shimo Docs MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Shimo Docs 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
Shimo Docs + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Shimo Docs MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Shimo Docs and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Shimo Docs tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Shimo Docs and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Shimo Docs data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Shimo Docs MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Shimo Docs to Windsurf via MCP:
create_file
Create a new Shimo file
export_file
Export a Shimo file
get_file
Get file details
get_folder_content
Get folder contents
get_org_info
Get organization details
import_file
Import a document into Shimo
list_audit_logs
List audit logs
list_files
List all Shimo files
list_folders
List all Shimo folders
list_users
List organization users
Example Prompts for Shimo Docs in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Shimo Docs immediately.
"List all my collaborative documents on Shimo."
"Create a new spreadsheet titled 'Q2 Expenses' in folder 'Finance'."
"Export the document 'Project Roadmap' to PDF."
Troubleshooting Shimo Docs MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Shimo Docs to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Shimo Docs + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs with your favorite client
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Connect Shimo Docs to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.