How to Use the Apify MCP in Windsurf
Stop manually scraping sites. Let Windsurf trigger Apify actors and pull structured data directly into your codebase.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Apify MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apify 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.
Trigger Apify actors with Windsurf
Cascade needs to run a scrape? Use `run_actor` to kick off the job without leaving your editor. It handles the execution while you keep working on your logic. Once the task finishes, you'll see the status immediately. You don't have to check the dashboard manually.
Fetch Apify datasets into Windsurf
Grab the results you need using `get_dataset_results`. It pulls the raw data right into your context so you can parse it or format it for your app. Need to see what you have? Use `list_datasets` to browse your storage. It keeps your workspace clean of old, irrelevant files.
Manage Apify runs inside Windsurf
Keep tabs on your recent jobs with `list_actor_runs`. It shows you exactly what happened, letting you debug failed scrapes in seconds. Use `get_run_details` when you need the nitty-gritty on a specific job. It gives you the full picture of your extraction performance.
Set up Apify 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 Apify 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 Apify payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Apify tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify-extended-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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