Aikido Security MCP Server for Windsurf 16 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Aikido Security 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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"aikido-security": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Aikido Security MCP Server
Connect your Aikido Security account to any AI agent and take full control of your security posture monitoring through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Aikido Security tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Open Issues — List all open security vulnerabilities (CVEs, leaked secrets, cloud misconfigs, SAST findings) ordered by priority
- Repository Scanning — View all connected code repositories and their scanning status across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Cloud Asset Monitoring — List cloud infrastructure assets from AWS, GCP, and Azure being monitored for misconfigurations
- Container Security — Monitor container images and registries for known vulnerabilities
- Compliance Tracking — Get ISO 27001 and SOC2 compliance overviews for audit preparation
- Export Issues — Bulk export all security findings for reporting and analysis
- Webhook Management — List configured webhooks for Slack, Jira, and other integrations
The Aikido Security MCP Server exposes 16 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 Aikido Security to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Aikido Security 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 Aikido Security
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Aikido Security, help me...". 16 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Aikido Security MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Aikido Security 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 16 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Aikido Security + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Aikido Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Aikido Security and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Aikido Security tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Aikido Security and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Aikido Security data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Aikido Security MCP Tools for Windsurf (16)
These 16 tools become available when you connect Aikido Security to Windsurf via MCP:
export_all_issues
This provides a comprehensive snapshot of your organization's security posture. Use this for compliance reporting, audit preparation, or bulk analysis of vulnerabilities. Export all security issues from Aikido
get_iso_compliance
Shows which controls are passing, failing, or need attention. Use this for compliance monitoring, audit preparation, and security posture reporting. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get ISO 27001 compliance overview for your organization
get_issue_group
The issue group ID can be obtained from list_open_issues. Each issue group represents a category of related vulnerabilities (e.g., the same CVE across multiple repositories). Use this to deep-dive into a specific security finding before deciding on remediation steps. Get detailed information about a specific security issue group
get_soc2_compliance
Shows which trust service criteria are met and which need remediation. Use this for SOC2 audit preparation and compliance monitoring. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get SOC2 compliance overview for your organization
get_workspace
Use this to verify your workspace setup and check for any configuration errors. Get workspace information and configuration
list_apps
Shows which apps have active protection and their configuration status. Use this to verify your web applications are properly secured against common attacks (SQL injection, XSS, etc.). List all web applications protected by Aikido firewall
list_cloud_assets
You can paginate through results and optionally search by text or sort by name, asset type, region, etc. Use this to understand your cloud attack surface and identify misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. List cloud infrastructure assets monitored by Aikido
list_code_repositories
This includes repositories connected from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc. Use this to discover which repositories are being monitored for vulnerabilities and security issues. List all active code repositories connected to Aikido
list_connected_clouds
Shows which cloud environments are being monitored for security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Use this to verify cloud integrations are properly configured. List all cloud accounts connected to Aikido
list_containers
This includes Docker images from registries like Docker Hub, ECR, GCR, etc. Use this to monitor container security and identify vulnerable base images or dependencies. List all container images and repositories scanned by Aikido
list_custom_rules
Custom rules allow you to define organization-specific security checks beyond the default scanner. Use this to audit your custom rule coverage and ensure your security policies are properly enforced. List all custom SAST scanning rules in Aikido
list_open_issues
Issues include vulnerabilities from code scanning, container scanning, cloud security, SAST, IaC, DAST, and more. You can optionally filter by issue type (open_source, leaked_secret, cloud, sast, iac, docker_container, etc.), by team ID, or by repository. Supports pagination with page and per_page parameters. Use this to get a comprehensive view of your organization's security posture and prioritize remediation efforts. List all open security issues (vulnerabilities) in your Aikido account
list_teams
Teams are used to organize repositories, assign issues, and manage security workflows. Use this to understand how your organization structures its security responsibilities. List all teams in your Aikido organization
list_users
Shows user roles, permissions, and access levels. Use this to audit user access and ensure proper security team membership. List all users in your Aikido organization
list_virtual_machines
Use this to understand your VM attack surface and identify security gaps. List all virtual machines monitored by Aikido
list_webhooks
Webhooks are used to send security event notifications to external systems (Slack, Jira, etc.). Use this to verify integrations are properly configured and troubleshoot notification delivery. List all configured webhooks in Aikido
Example Prompts for Aikido Security in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Aikido Security immediately.
"Show me all critical and high severity open security issues, grouped by type."
"What's our current ISO 27001 compliance status?"
"List all our connected cloud accounts and any misconfigurations found in the last 7 days."
Troubleshooting Aikido Security MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Aikido Security to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Aikido Security + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Aikido Security 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 Aikido Security with your favorite client
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Connect Aikido Security to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 16 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.