How do I obtain my Zoho WorkDrive Client ID and Secret?

Go to the [**Zoho API Console**](https://api-console.zoho.com/), register a new 'Server-based Application', and generate your credentials by providing the required redirect URI.

Can the AI agent permanently delete files from my WorkDrive?

Yes, the agent has access to the `delete_file` tool. Use it with caution as it will remove the specified file or folder from your storage.

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Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Create Folder, Create Share Link, Delete File, and more

Name: Zoho WorkDrive
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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zoho WorkDrive 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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server

Integrate your Zoho WorkDrive cloud storage into your AI workflows to streamline file management and team collaboration through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zoho WorkDrive tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

File & Folder Operations — List, rename, and delete files or folders across your storage with simple commands.
Team Collaboration — Access team folders (workspaces) and manage user permissions programmatically.
External Sharing — Generate and track external share links for secure file distribution to clients or partners.
User Insights — Retrieve profile details and monitor recently accessed or modified files to stay on top of team activity.

The Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server exposes 12 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.

All 12 Zoho WorkDrive tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Zoho WorkDrive through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning file-management, team-folders, cloud-storage, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_folder

Create a new folder

create_share_link

Create a new share link

delete_file

Delete a file or folder

get_file_metadata

Get file or folder metadata

get_my_profile

Get current user profile

list_file_permissions

List file permissions

list_files

List files and folders

list_recent_files

List recently accessed files

list_share_links

List external share links

list_team_folders

List team folders (workspaces)

list_teams

List all teams

rename_file

Rename a file or folder

Connect Zoho WorkDrive to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Zoho WorkDrive into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 WorkDrive

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zoho WorkDrive, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zoho WorkDrive 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 12 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Zoho WorkDrive + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zoho WorkDrive and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Zoho WorkDrive tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zoho WorkDrive and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Zoho WorkDrive data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Zoho WorkDrive in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zoho WorkDrive immediately.

"Create a new folder named 'Q4 Marketing Assets' inside the root directory and list the contents to confirm it was created."

"Generate a new external share link for the 'Client Proposal v2.pdf' file so I can send it to the external vendor."

"Show me the workspaces for the 'Engineering Team' and check who has access permissions to the 'Architecture Specs' folder."

Troubleshooting Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Zoho WorkDrive to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Zoho WorkDrive + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zoho WorkDrive MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.