Zoho Campaign MCP Server for Windsurf 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zoho Campaign 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": {
"zoho-campaign": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Zoho Campaign MCP Server
What you can do
Supercharge your email marketing with AI agents controlling Zoho Campaign. Automate your entire workflow:
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zoho Campaign tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
- Create and manage email campaigns with custom subjects, senders, and mailing lists
- Review campaign analytics including opens, clicks, bounces, and unsubscribes
- Build and segment mailing lists for targeted audience reach
- Import and export contacts with bulk add/remove operations
- Track contact engagement and subscription status across all lists
- Monitor blocked contacts to maintain list hygiene and deliverability
The Zoho Campaign MCP Server exposes 13 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 Zoho Campaign to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zoho Campaign 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 Zoho Campaign
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zoho Campaign, help me...". 13 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Zoho Campaign MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zoho Campaign 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 13 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Zoho Campaign + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zoho Campaign MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zoho Campaign and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Zoho Campaign tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zoho Campaign and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Zoho Campaign data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Zoho Campaign MCP Tools for Windsurf (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect Zoho Campaign to Windsurf via MCP:
add_contacts_to_list
Each contact requires at minimum an email address. Optionally include first name, last name, phone, company, and custom fields. Contacts must be provided as a JSON array of objects. Returns count of successfully added contacts. Add contacts to a Zoho Campaign mailing list
create_campaign
Requires campaign name, subject line, sender name, sender email, and reply-to email. Optionally set campaign type, template ID, and scheduling. Returns created campaign details including the new campaign key. Create a new email campaign in Zoho Campaign
create_list
Requires list name. Optionally set description and welcome message for new subscribers. Returns the created list details including the new list key needed for adding contacts. Create a new mailing list in Zoho Campaign
get_blocked_contacts
Returns email, reason, and date blocked. Use this to maintain list hygiene and avoid sending to invalid addresses. List blocked/bounced contacts in Zoho Campaign
get_campaign_details
Use this to review full campaign configuration before sending or editing. Get details of a specific Zoho Campaign email
get_campaign_report
Includes metrics: total sent, delivered, bounced, opened, clicked, unsubscribed, spam complaints, and forwarded. Also provides engagement breakdown by contact. Use this to analyze campaign ROI and engagement rates. Get analytics report for a Zoho Campaign
get_campaigns
Returns campaign name, subject line, status, sent date, and basic metrics (sent count, opened, clicked). Use this to review campaign portfolio and performance overview. List all email campaigns in Zoho Campaign
get_contact
Use this to review individual subscriber details before sending targeted campaigns or troubleshooting delivery issues. Get details of a specific Zoho Campaign contact
get_list_contacts
Returns contact email, name, subscription status, added date, and custom fields. Use this to review subscriber base, segment audiences, or verify contacts before sending campaigns. List contacts in a Zoho Campaign mailing list
get_lists
Returns list name, description, contact count, creation date, and status. Mailing lists are used to organize contacts for targeted email campaigns. Use this to review available lists before creating campaigns or adding contacts. List all mailing lists in Zoho Campaign
get_recent_campaigns
Useful for quick review of latest activity. Type can filter by: all, sent, draft, scheduled. Returns basic campaign info including name, subject, status, and date. Get recently created or sent campaigns
remove_contacts_from_list
Requires list key and comma-separated email addresses. Use this to manage unsubscribes, clean up lists, or segment contacts. Returns count of successfully removed contacts. Remove contacts from a Zoho Campaign mailing list
update_contact
Only pass the fields you want to modify. The contact is identified by email address. Returns updated contact data. Update an existing Zoho Campaign contact
Example Prompts for Zoho Campaign in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zoho Campaign immediately.
"Show me all campaigns sent in the last 30 days with their open rates"
"Create a new campaign called 'Spring Sale 2026' for our newsletter list with subject 'Exclusive Spring Discounts Inside'"
"Add these 50 contacts from my CRM export to the 'Prospects Q2' list"
Troubleshooting Zoho Campaign MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Zoho Campaign to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Zoho Campaign + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zoho Campaign 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 Zoho Campaign with your favorite client
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Connect Zoho Campaign to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.