How to Use the API Ninjas MCP in Windsurf
Use API Ninjas in Windsurf to pull real-time health data and nutrition specs directly into your IDE context.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect API Ninjas MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect API Ninjas 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.
Windsurf handles complex fitness calculations
Cascade takes your fitness goals and runs `get_bmr` or `get_tdee` to get your exact energy needs. It handles the math so you don't have to crunch numbers manually. Windsurf chains these results with `get_nutrition` to build meal plans that actually match your stats. It turns raw health data into actionable plans inside your editor.
Search exercise routines with Windsurf
You ask Cascade for a workout and it uses `get_exercises` to find movements based on muscle group or equipment. It filters through the database to give you specific sets and instructions. This MCP Server provides the data while Cascade formats it into your project documentation. You get tailored gym routines without ever leaving your code.
Track physical metrics in your editor
Use `get_body_fat` or `get_calories_burned` to log your progress throughout the day. The server returns precise percentages and burn rates for specific activities. Windsurf captures this output to generate progress reports or logs. It keeps your health tracking tied directly to your development environment.
Set up API Ninjas 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 API Ninjas MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 API Ninjas payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the API Ninjas tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"api-ninjas-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about API Ninjas MCP in Windsurf
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