String MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 10 tools to Check String Status, Create Contact, Get Contact, and more
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect String 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 App Connector for Windsurf
The String app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"string": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About String MCP Server
Connect your String account to any AI agent and manage business messaging.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple String 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
- Contact Management — List, view, and create contacts
- Messaging — Send SMS and MMS messages to any phone number
- Conversation Tracking — View message history and active threads
- Campaign Management — List SMS marketing campaigns
- Tag Organization — View contact tags for segmentation
- Health Check — Verify API connectivity
The String 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.
All 10 String tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to String through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning sms-marketing, mms-messaging, customer-engagement, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Verify API connectivity
Create a contact
Get contact details
Get message details
List campaigns
List all contacts
List conversations
List messages
List all tags
Send a text message
Connect String to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire String into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using String
Why Use Windsurf with the String MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with String 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
String + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the String MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from String and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query String tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from String and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine String data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for String in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with String immediately.
"Send a text to +14155551234 saying 'Your order is ready for pickup'."
"List all my contacts."
"Show all active conversations."
Troubleshooting String MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting String to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
String + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating String 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.