Applitools MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Applitools 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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About Applitools MCP Server
Connect your Applitools Eyes testing suite to your AI agent and manage your entire visual regression pipeline without opening the dashboard. Allow your agent to spot UI changes, validate baselines, and assess testing health dynamically.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Applitools tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Batch Observability — Query active test batches to view aggregated statuses (Passed, Failed, Unresolved) and completion rates
- Session & Results analysis — Drill down into specific test sessions to examine failed step images, match levels, and browser differences
- Baseline Management — List your "golden" graphical baselines bound to applications or specific Git branches
- Actionable Maintenance — Authorize the agent to delete outdated baselines or discard legacy batches to keep your workspace clean
- Key Validation — Ensure connectivity against your visual AI engine before pipeline triggers
The Applitools MCP Server exposes 10 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 Applitools to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Applitools 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 Applitools
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Applitools, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Applitools MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Applitools 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Applitools + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Applitools MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Applitools and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Applitools tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Applitools and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Applitools data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Applitools MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Applitools to Windsurf via MCP:
delete_baseline
Use when a baseline is outdated or a page has been redesigned. Delete an Applitools test baseline
delete_batch
Does NOT affect baselines. Use with caution — this is irreversible. Delete an Applitools test batch
get_batch
Use batch ID from list_batches. Get full details of an Applitools batch
get_batch_stats
Returns passed/failed/unresolved/new counts without full test data. Get summary statistics for an Applitools batch
get_session
Provide batch ID and session ID. Get details of a test session within an Applitools batch
list_baselines
Returns baseline IDs, names, and env configs. Filter by app name. List visual baselines for an app on Applitools
list_batches
Batches group related test sessions. Returns batch IDs, names, statuses (Passed/Unresolved/Failed), and test counts. Each batch has a unique ID used to query its results. List all test batches on Applitools Eyes
list_branch_baselines
Use to inspect branch-specific visual states. List baselines for a specific branch on Applitools
list_results
List all test results in an Applitools batch
validate_key
Use to verify connectivity before running tests. Validate the Applitools API key
Example Prompts for Applitools in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Applitools immediately.
"List the most recent visual test batches in Applitools."
"Get me the exact session results for our unresolved batch ID b_991x."
"List the baselines assigned specifically to fixing the 'feature/dark-mode-header' branch."
Troubleshooting Applitools MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Applitools to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Applitools + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Applitools 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 Applitools with your favorite client
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Connect Applitools to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.