How to Use the Zoho Invoice MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I search for past payments using Zoho Invoice and Windsurf?

You don't need to manually filter anything. Cascade runs listpayments through the MCP Server, giving you a list of all customer payments received in one go. It handles the data gathering step automatically.

Q: What information can I get about contacts using Zoho Invoice and Windsurf?

You can run listcontacts to see contact names, IDs, emails, outstanding balances, and even unused credits. The MCP Server handles this grouping of data so you don't have to call multiple tools.

Q: Can Windsurf help me check invoice statuses for Zoho Invoice?

Absolutely. You can use the listinvoices tool, and it allows filtering by status—like 'sent', 'draft', or 'overdue'—so you know exactly which invoices need attention.

Q: Does this MCP Server support getting item details for Zoho Invoice?

Yes. You can use getitem to pull full details on any specific product or service listed in Zoho Invoice, making it easy to build out accurate drafts.

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Create and Track Invoices via MCP Server

Windsurf uses the `create_invoice` tool to draft invoices automatically. You just need the customer ID and a list of line items, and it handles the rest. It can also retrieve existing billing details using `get_invoice` or generate quotes with `list_estimates`, ensuring your records are always current before you send them out.

Manage Customer Records

Need a new client? Use the `create_contact` tool to set up accounts quickly. If you need details on existing customers, Cascade runs `list_contacts`, giving you names, IDs, outstanding balances, and unused credits all at once. You can also pull full profiles for any specific person using `get_contact`.

Consolidate Financial Data

Don't manually check receipts. Cascade runs `list_expenses`, pulling expense dates, amounts, categories, and vendors from Zoho Invoice in one go. For payments, the `list_payments` tool gives you a clean view of recent cash flow. It even lets you check all your outstanding bills by running `list_invoices`, filtering by statuses like 'overdue' or 'paid'.

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

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Common questions about Zoho Invoice MCP in Windsurf

You don't need to manually filter anything. Cascade runs `list_payments` through the MCP Server, giving you a list of all customer payments received in one go. It handles the data gathering step automatically.

You can run `list_contacts` to see contact names, IDs, emails, outstanding balances, and even unused credits. The MCP Server handles this grouping of data so you don't have to call multiple tools.

Absolutely. You can use the `list_invoices` tool, and it allows filtering by status—like 'sent', 'draft', or 'overdue'—so you know exactly which invoices need attention.

Yes. You can use `get_item` to pull full details on any specific product or service listed in Zoho Invoice, making it easy to build out accurate drafts.

The server touches contact information, invoice records (including amounts and dates), estimate details, expense reports, and payment transaction history.

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