Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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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About Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
Connect your Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) account to any AI agent and manage your enterprise quality assurance infrastructure through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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
- Test Case Discovery — List and browse all test cases within a Jira project and retrieve specific keys (e.g., PROJ-T1) for deep inspection
- Cycle Monitoring — Browse test cycles to see how test runs are grouped for specific releases, sprints, or regression cycles
- Execution Tracking — Monitor real-time test execution results (Pass, Fail, Blocked) and retrieve step-by-step progress details
- Test Planning — List high-level test plans to understand your overall testing strategy and project scope
- Folder Navigation — Explore the organizational hierarchy of your test cases, cycles, and plans to find specific work items
- Environment Audit — List configured test environments (Staging, Production) and custom statuses available for your project
- Step-by-Step Insights — Retrieve full objective, preconditions, and detailed test scripts for any individual test case
The Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear), help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Windsurf via MCP:
get_execution
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test execution
get_test_case
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test case
get_test_cycle
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test cycle
list_environments
g. Staging, Production). Lists all test environments in a Zephyr Scale project
list_executions
Lists all test executions in a Zephyr Scale project
list_folders
Folder type must be TEST_CASE, TEST_CYCLE, or TEST_PLAN. Lists all folders for a specific type within a project
list_statuses
Lists all custom test execution statuses in a project
list_test_cases
Provide a Jira project key (e.g. "PROJ"). Returns test case keys, names, and statuses. Paginated. Lists all test cases in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_cycles
Test cycles group test runs for a release or sprint. Lists all test cycles in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_plans
Lists all test plans in a Zephyr Scale project
Example Prompts for Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) immediately.
"List all test cases in project 'PROJ'."
"What are the details for test cycle 'PROJ-R42'?"
"Show me the results for execution ID '12345678'."
Troubleshooting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) with your favorite client
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Connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.