Zenkit MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zenkit through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"zenkit": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Zenkit MCP Server
Connect your Zenkit account to any AI agent to streamline your productivity and project management. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with workspaces, lists (collections), and data entries directly from natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zenkit tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Workspace Oversight — List all workspaces and retrieve their constituent lists and metadata
- List Management — Query detailed configurations and field elements for any Zenkit list
- Data Operations — List, retrieve, create, and update entries (items) within your collections
- Field Discovery — Inspect list elements to understand the data structure and field types
- Content Cleanup — Delete entries and maintain your lists directly via natural language commands
The Zenkit MCP Server exposes 8 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 Zenkit to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zenkit 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 Zenkit
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zenkit, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Zenkit MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zenkit 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Zenkit + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zenkit MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zenkit and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Zenkit tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zenkit and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Zenkit data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Zenkit MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Zenkit to Windsurf via MCP:
create_entry
Requires a JSON object with field values. Create a new entry in a list
delete_entry
Delete an entry from a list
get_list_details
Get details for a specific list
get_workspace_details
Get details for a specific workspace
list_elements
List all elements (fields) defined in a list
list_entries
List all entries (items) in a list
list_workspaces
List all workspaces and their lists
update_entry
Update an existing entry
Example Prompts for Zenkit in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zenkit immediately.
"List all my Zenkit workspaces and their collections."
"Show me all entries in the list with ID '98765'."
"Create a new entry in list '98765' with name 'Finish API documentation'."
Troubleshooting Zenkit MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Zenkit to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Zenkit + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zenkit 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 Zenkit with your favorite client
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Connect Zenkit to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.