Apache Superset MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Apache Superset 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"apache-superset": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Apache Superset MCP Server
Empower your conversational AI with deep Business Intelligence access by integrating the Apache Superset MCP connector. Seamlessly navigating complex data ecosystems natively from your LLM text-interface, your agent can comprehensively index your analytical infrastructure—spanning from high-level operational dashboards down to specific raw database connections. Instantly run ad-hoc data investigations utilizing internal SQL Lab queries, retrieve explicit graph metadata, and dynamically aggregate critical business insights without abandoning your development environment.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Apache Superset 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
- Discover Analytics Surfaces — Audit your entire BI portal intuitively by executing
list_dashboardsand retrieve exact metric configurations invokingget_dashboard_details. - Graph & Dataset Inspection — Inventory active metrics logic seamlessly via
list_charts(or specify viaget_chart_details) and map semantic layers dynamically performinglist_datasets. - Uncover Data Architectures — Examine exact backend storage clusters accurately parsing data availability via
list_databasesnatively. - Direct SQL Processing — Interface with your central storage matrices seamlessly by generating raw extractions securely via
execute_sql_querytargeting specific analytic connections.
The Apache Superset 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 Apache Superset to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Apache Superset 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 Apache Superset
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Apache Superset, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Apache Superset MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Apache Superset 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
Apache Superset + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Apache Superset MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Apache Superset and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Apache Superset tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Apache Superset and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Apache Superset data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Apache Superset MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Apache Superset to Windsurf via MCP:
execute_sql_query
Provide a database ID and the SQL statement. Executes a SQL query via SQL Lab
get_chart_details
Retrieves details for a specific chart
get_dashboard_details
Retrieves details for a specific dashboard
list_charts
Lists all charts (slices) in Superset
list_dashboards
Lists all available dashboards in Apache Superset
list_databases
Lists connected data source connections
list_datasets
Lists all datasets available for analysis
Example Prompts for Apache Superset in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Apache Superset immediately.
"List all my Superset dashboards and tell me which one was updated most recently."
"Check our database connections to see if our Postgres 'SalesDB' is active."
"Run a SQL Lab query to show the top 5 product categories by revenue in SalesDB."
Troubleshooting Apache Superset MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Apache Superset to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Apache Superset + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apache Superset 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 Apache Superset with your favorite client
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Connect Apache Superset to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.