SpotHero Parking MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect SpotHero Parking through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER
Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install SpotHero Parking and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"spothero-parking": {
"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 SpotHero Parking MCP Server
Connect SpotHero to any AI agent and simplify urban mobility — search parking by location, compare prices, book reservations, and manage vehicle details through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple SpotHero Parking 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
- Spot Search — Find available parking spots by coordinates and time range
- Dynamic Pricing — Compare rates and get real-time pricing for specific durations
- Instant Booking — Create reservations instantly with vehicle info and payment method
- Reservation Management — View, update vehicle details, or cancel existing bookings
- Event Awareness — Discover nearby events that might impact parking availability
- Garage Details — Access garage amenities, hours, and contact info
The SpotHero Parking 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 SpotHero Parking to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SpotHero Parking 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 SpotHero Parking
Open Cascade and ask: "Using SpotHero Parking, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the SpotHero Parking MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with SpotHero Parking 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
SpotHero Parking + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the SpotHero Parking MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from SpotHero Parking and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query SpotHero Parking tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from SpotHero Parking and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine SpotHero Parking data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
SpotHero Parking MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect SpotHero Parking to Windsurf via MCP:
book_parking
Requires spot ID, start/end times, payment method ID, and vehicle info (make, model, plate, color). Book a parking spot and create a reservation
cancel_reservation
Check cancellation policy for refund eligibility. Cancel an active parking reservation
get_garage_details
Get information about a specific garage
get_pricing
Useful for comparing rates before booking. Get dynamic pricing for a parking spot for a specific duration
get_reservation
Get details of a specific parking reservation
get_spot_details
Get detailed information and pricing for a specific parking spot
list_reservations
Optional status filter (upcoming, past, cancelled). List all parking reservations for the authenticated account
search_events
Useful for anticipating demand. Search for nearby events that might affect parking availability or pricing
search_parking
Use this to find parking options for users. Times must be in ISO 8601 format. Search for available parking spots near a location for a specific time range
update_vehicle_info
Use this if the user changes cars before parking. Update vehicle information for an existing reservation
Example Prompts for SpotHero Parking in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with SpotHero Parking immediately.
"Find parking near Times Square for 2 hours starting now."
"Book spot 12345 from 9 AM to 5 PM tomorrow."
"What events are happening downtown tonight?"
Troubleshooting SpotHero Parking MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting SpotHero Parking to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
SpotHero Parking + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating SpotHero Parking 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 SpotHero Parking with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect SpotHero Parking to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.