How to Use the TextGrid MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check TextGrid API status using Windsurf?

Run the checkapihealth tool. This confirms that the entire TextGrid platform is up and running before you start any automated task, which saves time.

Q: Does Windsurf help with billing when checking TextGrid usage statistics?

Yes. Calling getusagestatistics pulls detailed records of your consumption. This lets you see exactly how many messages were sent and what the associated costs are.

Q: Can Windsurf list my active phone numbers for TextGrid messaging?

Absolutely. Use listactivephonenumbers to get a definitive list of all the phones you can use for sending messages or making calls.

Q: How does TextGrid handle API keys when Windsurf is running a flow?

Windsurf accesses your credentials using listapikeys. The MCP Server handles the secure exchange, so you never have to manually paste tokens into your workflow.

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Automated Messaging Workflow

Windsurf uses `send_sms_message` to send new SMS or MMS messages. If the goal requires it, it first checks account availability using `get_account_details`, ensuring you don't hit a balance wall. It handles multi-step processes—like checking if specific numbers are active via `list_active_phone_numbers` before initiating calls with `initiate_voice_call`. You just tell it the goal; Windsurf figures out the sequence.

Account and Compliance Checks

Need to know where you're sending messages? The agent runs `list_account_addresses` for compliance checks. It also lists all your credentials with `list_api_keys`. This prevents running a flow that fails because an outdated API key was used. It helps manage the full lifecycle, checking service health via `check_api_health` before starting any major operation.

Detailed Activity Reporting

Windsurf tracks everything you do. You can ask it to list historical communications using `list_sms_messages` or `list_voice_calls`. It even pulls specific records by running `get_message_details` on a message ID. Furthermore, the agent monitors costs and usage patterns by calling `get_usage_statistics`, so you always know where your money's going.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about TextGrid MCP in Windsurf

Run the `check_api_health` tool. This confirms that the entire TextGrid platform is up and running before you start any automated task, which saves time.

Yes. Calling `get_usage_statistics` pulls detailed records of your consumption. This lets you see exactly how many messages were sent and what the associated costs are.

Absolutely. Use `list_active_phone_numbers` to get a definitive list of all the phones you can use for sending messages or making calls.

The server touches message metadata, including send/receive timestamps and basic content IDs. It doesn't expose the full body text unless specifically requested by `get_message_details`.

Windsurf accesses your credentials using `list_api_keys`. The MCP Server handles the secure exchange, so you never have to manually paste tokens into your workflow.

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