How to Use the AniList GraphQL MCP in Windsurf

Stop hunting for anime data. Let Windsurf and Cascade pull your AniList GraphQL records directly into your editor context.

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Connect AniList GraphQL MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect AniList GraphQL 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.

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Setup AniList GraphQL with Windsurf

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Perplexity

Windsurf executes complex anime queries

Cascade doesn't just read data; it chains tool calls to build a full picture of your media. When you ask about a series, it runs `get_media` and `get_airing_schedule` in one go. You get the full context inside your editor. No more tab switching to check release dates or studio info.

Manage your library using Windsurf tools

Keep your watch list current without leaving your code. Cascade uses `save_media_list_entry` to update your progress the second you mention a show. It handles the heavy lifting of tracking your status. Just tell your agent what you watched and it updates your profile instantly.

Search the AniList GraphQL database

Find specific characters or staff members using `search_characters` and `search_staff`. Cascade parses the results to give you the exact IDs you need for further operations. Deep links into the database are now part of your development flow. Querying complex relations is as simple as asking a question.

Setup guide

Set up AniList GraphQL 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 AniList GraphQL MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. 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 AniList GraphQL payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the AniList GraphQL tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anilist-graphql-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AniList GraphQL MCP in Windsurf

Yes. Simply tell Cascade to update your list and it triggers the relevant tools to push your progress to the platform.

Absolutely. You can ask for details on any character and the agent will return the specific data points you requested.

Open your MCP settings and add the server configuration. Once refreshed, your agent gains access to the entire toolset.

Your privacy is managed by the Vinkius architecture. This server only touches your anime list entries and user profile data, keeping your private settings isolated.

You can instruct your agent to follow specific users. It will invoke the `toggle_follow` tool based on your command.

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