How to Use the Zoho Invoice MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I find all my customers using Zoho Invoice and Windsurf?

Simply prompt Windsurf to execute listcontacts. It pulls every contact record available in your Zoho Invoice setup. You'll get a clean list that you can then feed into another step.

Q: Can I bulk update invoice items using Zoho Invoice and Windsurf?

Yes, the updateinvoiceitems tool lets you change multiple line items on an existing bill. You don't have to manually log into the portal for each one; your agent handles it.

Q: What happens if I need to delete a contact in Zoho Invoice using Windsurf?

The deletecontact tool removes the specified record entirely from Zoho Invoice. It’s a direct action, so make sure you have verified the contact details before running that step.

Q: Does the MCP Server support retrieving old invoice data with Zoho Invoice and Windsurf?

Absolutely. You can use getinvoice to fetch specific bills by ID, regardless of when they were created. This gives you a clean copy of the original record.

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Manage Zoho Invoice Contacts

Need to add a new customer? You can use the `create_contact` tool to build out records in Zoho Invoice. If you spot an error, simply run `update_contact` to fix their name or details. Want a full roster of people? Just ask Windsurf to execute `list_contacts`. It pulls every contact record, letting your agent chain that data into subsequent steps.

Process and Track Invoices

Windsurf figures out how to manage billing cycles. Use `create_invoice` when a job is finished; it builds the invoice in Zoho Invoice. If you need to change items later, run `update_invoice_items` before sending. You can pull up details on any bill using `get_invoice`. It gives you all the info you need without having to prompt for every single field.

Automating Zoho Invoice with Windsurf

The MCP Server lets your agent handle cleanup tasks. For example, if a client is gone forever, it runs `delete_contact`. Likewise, if an invoice needs to be nullified, you can use `delete_invoice`. This whole system means that whether you need to list invoices with `list_invoices` or just get single contact details via `get_contact`, your Windsurf agent handles the sequence automatically.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoho-invoice-1-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Zoho Invoice MCP in Windsurf

Simply prompt Windsurf to execute `list_contacts`. It pulls every contact record available in your Zoho Invoice setup. You'll get a clean list that you can then feed into another step.

Yes, the `update_invoice_items` tool lets you change multiple line items on an existing bill. You don't have to manually log into the portal for each one; your agent handles it.

The `delete_contact` tool removes the specified record entirely from Zoho Invoice. It’s a direct action, so make sure you have verified the contact details before running that step.

Absolutely. You can use `get_invoice` to fetch specific bills by ID, regardless of when they were created. This gives you a clean copy of the original record.

It manages contact details (like names and addresses) and invoice records (including items and statuses). You'll be working with structured financial and personal customer data.

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