How to Use the zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) manage multiple environments for Windsurf?

Yes. The server provides listenvironments and enableenvironment. This lets your agent switch between isolated networking contexts without you having to manually adjust settings.

Connect zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) to Windsurf and let Cascade manage network shares automatically.

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Manage Shares with the MCP Server

Cascade handles all networking setup. Use `create_share` to spin up a new public or private tunnel endpoint instantly. You can also clean house later by calling `delete_share`, making sure you don't leave stale tunnels running. It keeps track of what's active too. Check out `list_shares` if you need an overview, or use `get_share` to see the specific details of a single endpoint.

Windsurf and MCP Server Environments

`list_environments` shows every network space available in your account. Need to work in a new isolation layer? Cascade figures out if you need `enable_environment` first, then it'll switch the context for you. If an environment gets stale or unused, don't sweat it; just use `disable_environment`. This keeps things tidy and makes sure your agent runs exactly where it needs to.

Accessing Account Details

Before making any calls, you need credentials. Run `login_account` first to get the token your agent uses for authentication. You can also use `register_account` if you're setting up a brand new account. If you ever wonder about usage limits or what kind of access you have, just call `get_account`. It pulls all that account info right into Windsurf's context.

Setup guide

Set up zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) 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 zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) 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 zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in Windsurf

Just connect the MCP Server to your Windsurf instance. Cascade automatically detects all available tools, like `create_share` and `list_shares`. You set the goal—say, 'I need a private share for my team'—and Cascade figures out the rest.

No. The MCP Server handles tunneling operations in the background, so it won't slow down your local IDE actions. It just gives Cascade another tool to use when it needs a network endpoint.

Yes. The server provides `list_environments` and `enable_environment`. This lets your agent switch between isolated networking contexts without you having to manually adjust settings.

The server primarily handles account details and share metadata. Specifically, it touches your network resource configurations, which are managed by the `get_account` tool.

You add it under Settings → Cascade → MCP Servers UI. Once connected, Windsurf's built-in Marketplace can handle the rest; Cascade auto-discovers all the tools for you.

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