How do I get a VCC API Key?

You must register at the [**Volvo Cars Developer Portal**](https://developer.volvocars.com/), create an application, and subscribe to the 'Connected Vehicle API' to receive your key.

Where do I get the Access Token?

The access token is generated via the Volvo ID authentication flow (OAuth 2.0). You can use tools like Postman or the Volvo portal's interactive documentation to generate a test token for your Volvo ID.

Volvo Cars Connected MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Volvo Cars Connected
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About Volvo Cars Connected MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to the Volvo Cars Connected Vehicle API. This integration allows you to interact with your Volvo vehicle in real-time, retrieving essential telemetry data and status updates through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Volvo Cars Connected tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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

Vehicle Oversight — List all vehicles associated with your Volvo ID and get detailed metadata for each (VIN, Model, Year)
Real-time Status — Check battery levels for EVs/Hybrids, fuel levels for ICE vehicles, and estimated distance to empty
Security Monitoring — Verify if doors and windows are locked/closed without opening the app
Health Checks — Monitor tire pressure status and engine states across your fleet
Operational Metrics — Retrieve odometer readings and trip statistics to track usage and efficiency

The Volvo Cars Connected 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 Volvo Cars Connected to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Volvo Cars Connected 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 Volvo Cars Connected

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Volvo Cars Connected, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Volvo Cars Connected MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Volvo Cars Connected 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

Volvo Cars Connected + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Volvo Cars Connected MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

Live debugging: query Volvo Cars Connected tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Volvo Cars Connected and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Volvo Cars Connected data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Volvo Cars Connected MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Volvo Cars Connected to Windsurf via MCP:

get_battery_status

Retrieve the current battery level and charging status

get_doors_status

Check if doors are locked or unlocked

get_engine_status

Check the current state of the engine

get_fuel_status

Retrieve the current fuel level and range

get_odometer

Retrieve the current odometer reading

get_tires_status

Check the pressure status of all tires

get_vehicle_details

Get comprehensive metadata for a specific vehicle

get_vehicle_statistics

Retrieve usage statistics and trip meter data

get_windows_status

Check if windows are open or closed

list_vehicles

Retrieve a list of all vehicles associated with the Volvo ID

Example Prompts for Volvo Cars Connected in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Volvo Cars Connected immediately.

"What is the battery level of my Volvo?"

"Are my car doors locked?"

Troubleshooting Volvo Cars Connected MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Volvo Cars Connected 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.

Volvo Cars Connected + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Volvo Cars Connected 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.