How to Use the ZeroTier MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check connectivity to a remote subnet using ZeroTier and Windsurf?

You run listlocalpeers first. This shows all known peers the local node sees. Then, you can use your agent to execute connection checks against specific network IDs.

Q: Can I update a member's access rights using ZeroTier and Windsurf?

Absolutely. Use updatecentralnetworkmember when the user account needs changes in a managed central network. It’s clean, specific, and lets you avoid manual console work.

Q: What happens if I try to join a network that's already listed using ZeroTier and Windsurf?

The joinlocalnetwork tool handles this gracefully. It confirms the current status of your local node, so you won't run into redundant or conflicting commands.

Q: Does this MCP Server help with ZeroTier network configuration for Windsurf?

Yeah, it does. The server provides tools like listcentralnetworks and listcontrollernetworks, letting your agent see the full scope of managed networks.

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You can check every member of a ZeroTier Central network using `list_central_network_members`. This lets your agent verify who's connected to the staging environment before deployment. Want to update someone? Use `update_central_network_member` to configure or change access rights for any user in that centralized network.

Monitor Local Node Status

Need to know if the local machine is connected? The `get_local_status` tool pulls up real-time information about your ZeroTier node. It tells you exactly what state the local connection is in. It's also great for sequencing checks. If a subsequent step needs connectivity, Windsurf can first run this check to make sure the network path is open.

Manage Local Network Membership

Your agent controls local joining and leaving via `join_local_network` or `leave_local_network`. You set a goal—say, 'connect to the testing subnet'—and Windsurf handles the two-step process of checking if you can join and then executing the command. It even lists all available networks locally using `list_local_networks`, giving your workflow visibility into every ZeroTier segment it interacts with.

Setup guide

Set up ZeroTier 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 ZeroTier 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 ZeroTier payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the ZeroTier tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about ZeroTier MCP in Windsurf

You run `list_local_peers` first. This shows all known peers the local node sees. Then, you can use your agent to execute connection checks against specific network IDs.

Absolutely. Use `update_central_network_member` when the user account needs changes in a managed central network. It’s clean, specific, and lets you avoid manual console work.

The `join_local_network` tool handles this gracefully. It confirms the current status of your local node, so you won't run into redundant or conflicting commands.

Yeah, it does. The server provides tools like `list_central_networks` and `list_controller_networks`, letting your agent see the full scope of managed networks.

The primary data type is the network membership configuration itself, which includes specific user authorizations and network identifiers.

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