How to Use the PDFMonkey MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does PDFMonkey work with Windsurf for batch invoices?

Windsurf automates the full lifecycle by calling generatepdf for each customer record. It iterates through your data, triggers the generation, and stores the resulting document metadata.

Q: Can I update existing files using PDFMonkey in Windsurf?

Yes, you use updatedocument to modify metadata or file properties. This keeps your records synced with your local Windsurf project files.

Automate document generation directly inside Windsurf by piping JSON data into your existing PDFMonkey templates.

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Chain document workflows with Cascade

Cascade reads your local data structures and triggers `generate_pdf` without manual intervention. It maps your JSON keys to template placeholders and kicks off the render job immediately. Once the request hits the API, the agent tracks the process using `check_pdf_status`. You don't have to wait or refresh; Cascade handles the polling loop until the file is ready.

Manage templates within Windsurf

Stop jumping to a web dashboard to verify your layout IDs. Use `list_templates` to pull your entire library into the IDE context so Cascade knows exactly which template to target for your next invoice or report. If a template needs a quick check, `get_template` returns the schema and metadata. You see exactly what the document expects before you send a single byte of data to the server.

Audit and clean up generated files

Keep your workspace tidy by using `list_generated_documents` to see what you've already produced. If a test document is cluttering your view, `delete_generated_pdf` wipes it from the system instantly. When you need to verify a specific file, `get_pdf_details` provides the direct download link. You can drop that URL straight into your terminal or browser to inspect the output without leaving your current Windsurf session.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about PDFMonkey MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf automates the full lifecycle by calling `generate_pdf` for each customer record. It iterates through your data, triggers the generation, and stores the resulting document metadata.

Yes, you use `update_document` to modify metadata or file properties. This keeps your records synced with your local Windsurf project files.

Your JSON payloads are sent directly to the API endpoint to build your documents. This MCP server only touches the specific data required for PDF rendering and stores no persistent copies of your raw user information.

The server returns an error state that Cascade catches. You can then use `check_pdf_status` to see exactly why the render stalled.

Just add the server endpoint to your config. Once connected, Cascade automatically maps all tools for immediate use.

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