How to Use the Volvo Cars Connected MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf check if doors are locked when connecting to Volvo Cars Connected?

Yep. The MCP Server has a specific getdoorsstatus function. When your agent runs this, it tells you immediately whether the vehicle's doors are currently locked or unlocked.

Q: Does using Volvo Cars Connected with Windsurf handle battery charging status?

It does. The getbatterystatus tool reports both the current battery level and the specific charging status of your vehicle, so you know exactly where you stand.

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Manage Vehicle Status via MCP Server

Cascade reads the overall vehicle context and knows you need to check basic operational data. It can pull everything from `get_battery_status` (checking current charge and charging status) through `get_doors_status` (confirming if doors are locked or unlocked). If your goal is checking readiness, Cascade handles the whole sequence. You just state the objective; it figures out that reading the engine's operational status using `get_engine_status` is a necessary step.

Check Volvo Vehicle Health Metrics

Need to know if you can make it to the pump? Cascade pulls fuel data using `get_fuel_status`, giving you both the current level and estimated range. It also runs a quick safety check on your tires with `get_tires_status` so you don't miss anything. It compiles all this info—including the odometer reading from `get_odometer`—into one clean summary for you.

Get Comprehensive Volvo Vehicle Data

This MCP Server lets your AI client gather deep metadata on any vehicle using `get_vehicle_details`. This goes beyond simple status checks. You can also pull historical usage data and trip meter details via `get_vehicle_statistics`. Windsurf uses this to build a complete picture of the car, allowing you to monitor everything from window positions (`get_windows_status`) to basic listing using `list_vehicles`.

Setup guide

Set up Volvo Cars Connected MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Volvo Cars Connected MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Volvo Cars Connected payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Volvo Cars Connected tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "volvo-cars-connected-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Volvo Cars Connected MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf pulls usage statistics and trip meter data directly via the `get_vehicle_statistics` tool. This gives you a full record of past journeys without needing manual input.

Yep. The MCP Server has a specific `get_doors_status` function. When your agent runs this, it tells you immediately whether the vehicle's doors are currently locked or unlocked.

It does. The `get_battery_status` tool reports both the current battery level and the specific charging status of your vehicle, so you know exactly where you stand.

You can get a lot. Besides fuel levels and door statuses, you've got access to engine status (`get_engine_status`), tire pressure via `get_tires_status`, and the current odometer reading.

This server accesses vehicle operational metadata, including battery levels, fuel levels, and door lock status. It keeps this information siloed to your authenticated endpoint token.

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