Bring Software Defined Networking
to Windsurf
Learn how to connect ZeroTier to Windsurf and start using 13 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the ZeroTier MCP Server?
Connect your ZeroTier infrastructure to any AI agent to orchestrate software-defined networks through natural language. This server bridges the gap between ZeroTier Central management and your local node operations.
What you can do
- Central Management — List all virtual networks and fetch detailed configurations from ZeroTier Central.
- Member Authorization — Instantly authorize or de-authorize nodes on your private networks using their Member IDs.
- Local Node Control — Check your local node status, version, and address, or join/leave networks directly from your terminal or IDE.
- Peer Discovery — List all known peers and network paths to troubleshoot connectivity issues in real-time.
- Controller Operations — Manage standalone network controllers and update network configurations programmatically.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your ZeroTier Central API Token (and optionally your local authtoken)
- Start managing your global area networks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — Automate the provisioning and authorization of new nodes in a secure SD-WAN.
- Network Administrators — Monitor network health and peer connectivity without leaving the command line.
- Remote Teams — Quickly join or switch between project-specific virtual networks during development.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Get details for a specific ZeroTier Central network
Get local ZeroTier node status
Join a ZeroTier network locally
Leave a ZeroTier network locally
List all members of a ZeroTier Central network
List all ZeroTier Central networks
List members of a managed network on the local controller
List all networks managed by the local controller
List networks the local ZeroTier node is a member of
List all known ZeroTier peers locally
Update a member configuration in a ZeroTier Central network
Create or update a network configuration on the local controller
Authorize or configure a member on the local controller
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ZeroTier tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 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 13 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
ZeroTier in Windsurf
ZeroTier and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ZeroTier 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 | 4,000+ 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 ZeroTier in Windsurf
The ZeroTier 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 13 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
ZeroTier for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the ZeroTier MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I authorize a new device to join my network using the AI?
Yes. You can use the update_central_network_member tool. Just provide the Network ID and the Member ID, and set the authorized parameter to true.
How do I check if my local ZeroTier service is running correctly?
Ask the agent to run get_local_status. It will return your node's address, version, and online status directly from the local service.
Can I see which peers my node is currently connected to?
Yes, the list_local_peers tool retrieves all known peers and their connection paths from your local ZeroTier node.
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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