Bring Field Operations
to Windsurf
Learn how to connect Grid to Windsurf and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Grid MCP Server?
Connect your WorkOnGrid account to any AI agent and take full control of your field operations and operational data management through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Worksheet Orchestration — List all operational worksheets and retrieve detailed technical metadata and structures programmatically
- Field Data Capture — Create, update, and search for records within your worksheets to track inspections, asset status, and team productivity
- Operational Visibility — Monitor analytical dashboards and manage team member access to maintain high-fidelity oversight of your workflows
- Asset Tracking — List and manage supported asset types to ensure precise inventory management and field record accuracy
- System Monitoring — Check API health and manage outbound webhooks directly through your agent for reliable operational automation
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your Client ID and Secret from the Grid dashboard (Integrations / API Connectors)
3. Start managing your field data and operations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual report entry or digging through complex data tables. Your AI acts as your dedicated field operations coordinator.
Who is this for?
- Operations Managers — instantly retrieve field reports and monitor project progress using natural language
- Field Supervisors — update worksheet records and track team activities without leaving your workspace
- Data Analysts — automate the extraction of operational data for custom reporting and BI integration
Built-in capabilities (12)
Verify Grid API connectivity
g., a new inspection report) into a specific worksheet. Add a new record to a worksheet
Get authenticated user info
Get details for a specific worksheet
List active webhooks
List available dashboards
List all operational worksheets
List common asset categories
List organization users
List records from a worksheet
Delete a record from a worksheet
Modify an existing operational record
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Grid 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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Grid in Windsurf
Grid and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Grid to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Grid in Windsurf
The Grid MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Windsurf only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Grid for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the Grid MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Client ID and Secret?
Log in to your Grid dashboard, navigate to the Integrations or API Connectors section to generate and copy your unique credentials.
Can I add a record to a specific worksheet via AI?
Yes! The create_new_operational_record tool allows you to push new data directly into any authorized worksheet in your Grid account.
How do I check available analytical dashboards?
Use the list_grid_dashboards tool to retrieve a list of all configured analytical views and monitors in your Grid environment.
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.
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