How to Use the AP Elections API MCP in Windsurf

Query live AP Elections API data directly inside Windsurf to power your Cascade agent's research.

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Chain election data in Windsurf

Cascade pulls live voting records by running `get_election_results` to track shifts on election night. It links these numbers to specific candidates using `list_election_candidates` without you typing a single query. This MCP Server lets the agent map out race trends autonomously. You just set the objective and watch the IDE assemble the data.

Deep dive into race metrics

Feed specific identifiers into `get_race_details` to pull granular counts for any contested seat. Windsurf handles the parsing so you can focus on the underlying patterns. Stop digging through static files when the agent can pull the latest state directly. The server provides the raw numbers while the IDE formats them for your reports.

Verify API uptime automatically

Cascade runs `check_api_status` before starting any heavy data processing tasks. It ensures the feed is live before wasting compute cycles on a dead connection. If the server reports a timeout, the agent pauses instead of failing. This keeps your local environment clean and prevents bad data from leaking into your codebase.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ap-elections-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about AP Elections API MCP in Windsurf

Add the server via the MCP panel in your settings. Once connected, Cascade can call the functions automatically based on your prompt.

Yes, it uses the candidate list tool to grab participant names for any given date. You tell the agent which date to look at and it handles the rest.

It does. You get real-time access to race details and vote counts directly in your editor workspace.

The status tool reports the failure immediately. Your agent will detect this and wait until the link is restored.

Vinkius routes your requests through an isolated sandbox. No raw election data or race IDs persist on our servers once the request finishes.

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