Affinda MCP Server for Windsurf 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Affinda 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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About Affinda MCP Server
Connect your Affinda account to your AI agent to unlock powerful intelligent document processing (IDP). From automatically extracting details from resumes and invoices to auditing document statuses across your workspaces, your agent handles structured data extraction through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Affinda tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Automated Document Parsing — Upload PDFs or images of resumes, invoices, and passports for high-accuracy JSON extraction
- Workspace Oversight — List and audit documents within your specific workspaces to maintain organizational control
- Extraction Model Management — List available document types (Resume, Invoice, Receipt, etc.) supported by your account
- Real-time Status Tracking — Retrieve the parsing status and technical metadata for any uploaded document
- Metadata Insights — Quickly identify processing errors or missing data across your document library directly from chat
The Affinda MCP Server exposes 5 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 Affinda to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Affinda 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 Affinda
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Affinda, help me...". 5 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Affinda MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Affinda 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 5 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Affinda + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Affinda MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Affinda and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Affinda tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Affinda and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Affinda data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Affinda MCP Tools for Windsurf (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect Affinda to Windsurf via MCP:
create_document
Defaults to synchronous waiting for the output. Upload and parse a PDF or image into Affinda via its public URL for high-accuracy JSON extraction
get_document
Retrieve the fully structured JSON data and status for a specific processed document in Affinda
list_document_types
Retrieve exactly which parsing models the Affinda account supports (e.g. Resume, Invoice, Passport)
list_documents
Retrieve all parsed documents in an Affinda workspace with their processing status
list_workspaces
Retrieve all container workspaces for documents created within your Affinda account
Example Prompts for Affinda in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Affinda immediately.
"List all documents in my 'HR Recruitment' workspace."
"Parse this resume URL: https://example.com/cv.pdf using the 'resume' model."
"List the available document types in my account."
Troubleshooting Affinda MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Affinda to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Affinda + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Affinda 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 Affinda with your favorite client
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Connect Affinda to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.