Amazon Redshift MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Amazon Redshift 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 Amazon Redshift MCP Server
Connect your Amazon Redshift data warehouse securely to your AI agent utilizing the AWS Redshift Data API. This integration empowers your AI interface to natively run aggregations, explore massive schemas, and retrieve historical executing query logs asynchronously without requiring persistent DB connection pools, JDBC drivers, or complex networking configurations.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Amazon Redshift tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Execute Asynchronous SQL — Direct the AI to execute standard SQL commands (
execute_sql), including complex SELECT aggregations, table creation (DDL), or data mutation (DML). Since it uses the Data API, long-running queries will process in the background. - Poll & Retrieve Results — Ask the agent to proactively monitor the execution lifecycle (
statement_status) of dispatched query IDs and retrieve the dataset rows (get_results) securely into your terminal upon completion. - Schema & Table Discovery — Understand the database structure dynamically by generating lists of available schemas (
list_schemas) or looking up column metadata metrics for specific tables (describe_table). - Statement Histories — Perform audits assessing previously submitted query structures and track analytical workloads running on your configured cluster (
list_statements).
The Amazon Redshift MCP Server exposes 7 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 Amazon Redshift to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Amazon Redshift 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 Amazon Redshift
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Amazon Redshift, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Amazon Redshift MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Amazon Redshift 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 7 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Amazon Redshift + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Amazon Redshift MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Amazon Redshift and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Amazon Redshift tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Amazon Redshift and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Amazon Redshift data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Amazon Redshift MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Amazon Redshift to Windsurf via MCP:
describe_table
Retrieves column metadata for a table
execute_sql
This is an asynchronous operation that returns a statement ID. Executes a SQL statement using the Redshift Data API
get_results
Retrieves the results of a completed SQL statement
list_schemas
Lists all database schemas in Redshift
list_statements
Lists recent SQL statements executed in the cluster
list_tables
Lists all tables in a specific schema
statement_status
Checks the execution status of a SQL statement
Example Prompts for Amazon Redshift in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Amazon Redshift immediately.
"List all active tables present inside the 'reporting_schema' schema."
"Describe the column parameters for 'user_cohorts' in the reporting schema."
"Run a query to fetch the sum of sales amounts where region is 'APAC' from the 'quarterly_revenue' table."
Troubleshooting Amazon Redshift MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Amazon Redshift to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Amazon Redshift + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Amazon Redshift 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 Amazon Redshift with your favorite client
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Connect Amazon Redshift to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.