How to Use the Anthropic Alternative MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure this MCP Server in my IDE settings?

Open your mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you hit refresh in the Cascade panel, the new tools are instantly available.

Run Claude models directly inside Windsurf and let Cascade chain batch requests to handle heavy prompt pipelines.

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Run Claude Models Directly in Windsurf

`send_message` lets Cascade query Claude models without leaving your Windsurf workspace. It handles your prompts, system instructions, and temperature settings directly inside the editor. This MCP Server uses `list_models` to check which Claude versions are ready to roll. Cascade picks the right model for your task, runs the query, and drops the output straight into your active file.

Run Massive Prompt Batches Autonomously

`create_batch_message` lets you offload hundreds of heavy prompts to the Anthropic API in one go. Your Cascade agent sets up the batch, kicks off the run, and goes back to work on your code while the API processes the queue. Instead of waiting around, Cascade checks the run status using `get_batch_message`. If you realize you sent the wrong prompt, Cascade stops the bleeding instantly with `cancel_batch_message` to save your API budget.

Keep Your API Bills Under Control

`count_tokens` calculates the exact weight of your prompt before Cascade fires it off to Claude. You get the real cost estimate upfront, so your Windsurf agent never accidentally burns cash on massive context windows. This MCP Server gives your IDE the exact metrics it needs to make smart decisions. No guessing games, just raw token counts to keep your development runs cheap and predictable.

Setup guide

Set up Anthropic Alternative 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 Anthropic Alternative 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 Anthropic Alternative payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Anthropic Alternative tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Anthropic Alternative MCP in Windsurf

It plugs directly into Cascade to let your IDE talk to Claude. Cascade can automatically list models, count tokens, and fire off messages or batch jobs based on your workspace context.

Yes, Cascade uses the batch tools to send large groups of prompts at a lower cost. It tracks the progress in the background while you keep writing code.

This setup lets Cascade autonomously manage token counts and model discovery. It gives the agent programmatic control over batch processing, saving you cash on big runs.

Open your mcp_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you hit refresh in the Cascade panel, the new tools are instantly available.

Your API keys and prompt messages are sent directly to the Anthropic API through Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. No prompt payloads or keys are stored on our servers, keeping your proprietary code private.

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