4D MCP Server for Windsurf 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect 4D through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"4d": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About 4D MCP Server
Bridge your 4D Server with the world of AI Agents through the power of ORDA (Object Relational Data Architecture). This integration transforms your 4D database into an intelligent, queryable knowledge base, allowing your AI agent to explore structures and manage records through natural conversation. No more manual REST calls; your agent can now audit catalogs, run complex entity queries, and perform high-speed CRUD operations, ensuring your 4D data is always accessible and actionable within your AI workflows.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple 4D tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Database Exploration — Retrieve the full catalog of DataClasses (tables) and their attribute definitions (fields) to map your data structure.
- Advanced Querying — Perform complex data lookups using filters, ordering, and expansion of related entities with ORDA syntax.
- CRUD Operations — Create, read, update, and delete records across any exposed DataClass in your 4D environment.
- Metadata Insights — Check server information, version, and database structure on the fly to ensure system integrity.
- Structured Access — Interact with your data using the modern ORDA model, ensuring consistency, type safety, and security.
The 4D MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect 4D to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 4D MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using 4D
Open Cascade and ask: "Using 4D, help me...". 6 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the 4D MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with 4D through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
4D + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the 4D MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from 4D and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query 4D tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from 4D and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine 4D data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
4D MCP Tools for Windsurf (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect 4D to Windsurf via MCP:
create_entity
Requires a JSON string representation of the data payload. Create a new record in the database
delete_entity
Delete a record from the database
get_catalog
Retrieve the database catalog definition
get_entity
Get a specific record by primary key
list_entities
Supports ORDA-style query parameters like $filter and $orderby for advanced lookups. Query records from a specific DataClass (table)
update_entity
Requires a JSON string payload. Update an existing record in the database
Example Prompts for 4D in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with 4D immediately.
"Show me the first 5 records from the 'Invoices' table."
"What tables (DataClasses) are exposed in my 4D catalog?"
"Create a new record in the 'Customers' table for 'John Doe' with email 'john@example.com'."
Troubleshooting 4D MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting 4D to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
4D + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating 4D MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect 4D with your favorite client
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Connect 4D to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.