How do I create a Vercel Access Token?

Log in to the [**Vercel Dashboard**](https://vercel.com/account/tokens), go to **Settings > Access Tokens**, click **Create Token**, give it a name, select your team (optional) and scope. Copy the token immediately — it won't be shown again.

Can I manage environment variables via the agent?

Yes! Use `list_env_vars` to see all variable keys (values are hidden for security), `create_env_var` to add new ones with key, value and target environments (production, preview, development), and `delete_env_var` to remove them.

Can I cancel a running deployment?

Yes! Use `cancel_deployment` with the deployment ID to stop a build that is currently in progress. The deployment status will change to CANCELED. You can find the deployment ID from `list_deployments`.

How do I check my deployment history?

Use `list_deployments` optionally filtered by teamId and projectId to see recent deployments. Each entry shows the deployment URL, status (READY, BUILDING, ERROR), framework, git commit and creation date. Use `get_deployment` with a specific deployment ID for full details including build logs.

Vercel Alternative MCP Server for Windsurf 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Vercel Alternative
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  "mcpServers": {
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      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Vercel Alternative MCP Server

Connect your Vercel account to any AI agent and take full control of your deployment pipeline through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Vercel Alternative tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Project Discovery — List all projects with framework detection, git repo info and latest deployment status
Deployment Tracking — View deployment history with status (READY, BUILDING, ERROR, CANCELED), URLs and git commit info
Deployment Management — Get deployment details including build logs and cancel running deployments
Domain Management — List and inspect custom domains with DNS records, SSL status and verification state
Environment Variables — List variable keys (values hidden for security), create and delete env vars per target environment
Team Management — List all teams and their associated projects
Runtime Logs — Fetch deployment logs for debugging and monitoring

The Vercel Alternative MCP Server exposes 14 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 Vercel Alternative to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Vercel Alternative 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 Vercel Alternative

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Vercel Alternative, help me..." — 14 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Vercel Alternative MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Vercel Alternative 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 14 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Vercel Alternative + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Vercel Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Vercel Alternative and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Vercel Alternative tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Vercel Alternative and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Vercel Alternative data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Vercel Alternative MCP Tools for Windsurf (14)

These 14 tools become available when you connect Vercel Alternative to Windsurf via MCP:

cancel_deployment

The deployment status will change to CANCELED. Provide the deployment ID and optionally the teamId. Cancel a running Vercel deployment

create_env_var

Requires the project ID, variable key and value. Optionally set the target environments as comma-separated values (e.g. "production,preview,development"). Returns the created variable metadata. Create an environment variable for a Vercel project

delete_env_var

Provide the project ID and the variable ID (from list_env_vars). WARNING: the variable cannot be recovered. Delete an environment variable from a Vercel project

get_deployment

Provide the deployment ID. Get details for a specific Vercel deployment

get_domain

Provide the domain name (e.g. "example.com"). Get details for a specific domain in Vercel

get_logs

Optionally filter by projectId, since/until timestamps (Unix ms). Returns log entries with timestamps, messages and source. Useful for debugging deployment issues and monitoring runtime behavior. Get runtime logs for a Vercel deployment

get_project

Provide the project ID (or name) and optionally the teamId. Get details for a specific Vercel project

get_user

Returns user ID, username, email, avatar and account metadata. Use this to verify your token is working correctly. Get the authenticated Vercel user

list_aliases

Each alias maps a URL to a specific deployment. Optionally filter by teamId and projectId. List deployment aliases (URLs) in Vercel

list_deployments

Each deployment includes its ID, URL, status (READY, BUILDING, ERROR, CANCELED, INITIALIZING), creation date, git commit info and framework. Optionally filter by teamId and projectId. List deployments for a Vercel account or project

list_domains

Each domain includes its verification status, DNS records, SSL certificate status and redirect configuration. Optionally filter by teamId. List domains configured for a Vercel team

list_env_vars

Returns variable keys, target environments (production, preview, development) and types. Variable VALUES are NOT returned for security. Provide the project ID. List environment variables for a Vercel project

list_projects

Each project represents a deployed application with its own domains, environment variables and deployment history. Optionally filter by teamId. Returns project ID, name, framework, git repo and latest deployment info. List Vercel projects

list_teams

Each team has its own set of projects, deployments and members. Returns team ID, name, slug and creation date. Use the team ID as the teamId parameter in other tools. List Vercel teams

Example Prompts for Vercel Alternative in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Vercel Alternative immediately.

"Show me the latest deployments for my portfolio project."

"Add the STRIPE_SECRET_KEY env var to my production environment."

"Check if my custom domain example.com is properly configured."

Troubleshooting Vercel Alternative MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Vercel Alternative to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Vercel Alternative + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Vercel Alternative MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system — it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.