How to Use the Gotenberg MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure Gotenberg inside Windsurf?

Add the MCP Server to your mcpconfig.json under the mcpServers key. Cascade immediately discovers the 16 document tools.

Q: Can Windsurf chain Gotenberg MCP tools autonomously?

Yes, Cascade executes sequences like convertmarkdowntopdf followed by writepdfbookmarks in a single run. You set the end goal, and the agent handles the file inputs.

Q: How do I check if the conversion engine is running?

Use gethealth to verify the connection status. If the container is down, Windsurf will display an execution error in the console.

Cascade can autonomously run Gotenberg tools to render, merge, and split your PDFs directly inside Windsurf.

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Autonomously build PDF pipelines with Windsurf

Windsurf uses `convert_html_to_pdf` to instantly generate documents from raw HTML strings inside your Cascade panel. Cascade reads your active workspace files, feeds them to the Gotenberg engine, and saves the output locally. If you have dynamic web content, Cascade chains `convert_url_to_pdf` with `merge_pdfs` to compile multi-page reports. The Windsurf agent handles the file paths and execution order automatically without prompting you for each step.

Render layouts from Markdown or raw code

Gotenberg converts simple text files into print-ready files using `convert_markdown_to_pdf` inside your active Windsurf session. You write the text, and Cascade runs the document conversion in the background. For visual debugging, Cascade calls `screenshot_html` to capture visual regression states of your components. This lets you inspect layout issues directly in your Windsurf workspace without opening an external browser.

Automate PDF metadata and document splitting

This MCP Server uses `split_pdf` to break down large documents based on your instructions to Cascade. The Windsurf agent handles the zip payload and extracts the files into your project tree. You can also update document headers by calling `write_pdf_metadata` to inject custom fields via Cascade. Cascade reads the existing structure via `read_pdf_metadata` before applying the edits.

Setup guide

Set up Gotenberg 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 Gotenberg 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 Gotenberg payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Gotenberg tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Gotenberg MCP in Windsurf

Add the MCP Server to your `mcp_config.json` under the `mcpServers` key. Cascade immediately discovers the 16 document tools.

Yes, Cascade executes sequences like `convert_markdown_to_pdf` followed by `write_pdf_bookmarks` in a single run. You set the end goal, and the agent handles the file inputs.

Cascade reads your workspace files and passes the content directly to `convert_html_to_pdf`. This lets you generate files locally without deploying a web server.

Use `get_health` to verify the connection status. If the container is down, Windsurf will display an execution error in the console.

Your source files and generated PDFs are processed in an isolated V8 sandbox on Vinkius. This MCP Server handles the conversion in memory and wipes the document buffers immediately after execution.

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