How to Use the Airtable MCP in Windsurf
Windsurf connects directly to your Airtable bases, letting Cascade manage records and schemas without leaving your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Airtable MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Airtable to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Full database control in Windsurf
Cascade reads your `get_airtable_base_schema` to understand your table structure instantly. You stop hunting for field names and let the agent map your data models. It handles `create_airtable_records` by parsing your JSON objects directly. The agent writes the input, verifies the structure, and pushes the data to your base.
Automated record management
Use `list_airtable_records` to pull data into your current context. The agent scans the output to help you debug or generate documentation based on live entries. Need to fix an error? `update_airtable_record` lets Cascade modify existing rows. It changes specific values without touching the rest of your base.
Direct feedback loops
Call `list_airtable_comments` to see what your team said about a specific task. Cascade summarizes these notes so you don't have to switch tabs. If a record is dead, use `delete_airtable_record` to clear it out. The MCP Server handles the request and confirms the removal in your chat history.
Set up Airtable 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 Airtable MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Airtable payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Airtable tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"airtable-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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