Arcsecond.io MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Arcsecond.io 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 Arcsecond.io MCP Server
The Arcsecond.io MCP Server provides a unified natural language interface to the world's astronomical data. Connect your Arcsecond account to your AI agent to search for celestial objects, manage observatory data, and track observation night logs seamlessly.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Arcsecond.io 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.
Key Features
- Celestial Object Search — Search for stars, galaxies, planets, and more to retrieve official names, types, and precise coordinates (RA/Dec).
- Object Metadata — Access detailed astrophysical data, including visual magnitude and classifications for millions of objects.
- Observatory Management — List observing sites, telescopes, and instruments associated with your observatory subdomain.
- Data Tracking — Access datasets and night logs to monitor ongoing observations and historical data collections.
- Night Log Oversight — Retrieve detailed logs of observations and calibrations organized by local noon-to-noon cycles.
- Global Data Access — Interface with a vast network of astronomical databases through a single, consistent API.
The Arcsecond.io 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 Arcsecond.io to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Arcsecond.io 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 Arcsecond.io
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Arcsecond.io, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Arcsecond.io MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Arcsecond.io 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
Arcsecond.io + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Arcsecond.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Arcsecond.io and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Arcsecond.io tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Arcsecond.io and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Arcsecond.io data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Arcsecond.io MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Arcsecond.io to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Arcsecond account connection
get_object
Get details for a specific astronomical object
list_datasets
List datasets available for an observatory
list_night_logs
List observation night logs for an observatory
list_observing_sites
List observing sites for an observatory
list_telescopes
List telescopes for an observatory
search_objects
Search for astronomical objects (stars, galaxies, planets)
Example Prompts for Arcsecond.io in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Arcsecond.io immediately.
"Search for the 'Andromeda Galaxy' and get its coordinates."
"List all observing sites for the 'lco' observatory."
"Show me recent night logs for subdomain 'my-observatory'."
Troubleshooting Arcsecond.io MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Arcsecond.io to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Arcsecond.io + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Arcsecond.io 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 Arcsecond.io with your favorite client
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Connect Arcsecond.io to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.