How to Use the Ask Kodiak MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect Ask Kodiak to Windsurf?

Open your MCP config file at /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers object and click refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade handles the tool discovery automatically.

Q: Can Windsurf find specific NAICS codes using Ask Kodiak?

Yes. Cascade runs suggestnaics based on any text description you provide. It returns the exact numerical codes needed for commercial quoting.

Q: What happens if my Ask Kodiak connection drops in Windsurf?

The agent runs getaccountcheck to verify your session. If the token is invalid, it alerts you to update your credentials before attempting to pull carrier data.

Connect Ask Kodiak to Windsurf and let Cascade chain insurance product searches autonomously.

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`get_product` pulls the exact underwriting details for commercial lines right into your editor. Cascade reads your project requirements and triggers this tool to fetch coverage limits without making you ask twice. You get immediate access to carrier preferences. If you need a broader view, the agent runs `list_products` to pull a market snapshot across multiple insurers before writing a single line of your comparison logic.

Map Industry Codes Instantly

`suggest_naics` translates vague business descriptions into standardized classification codes. Feed the agent a rough industry profile, and it grabs the correct NAICS identifier to keep your rating engine accurate. It doesn't stop at a single code. Your AI client chains `list_classifications` to build out entire industry hierarchies directly in your codebase, formatting the output into whatever JSON structure your database expects.

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`list_companies` grabs every active insurance carrier in the registry via the MCP Server. Cascade takes that list and immediately feeds it into `get_company_products` to map out exactly what lines of business each insurer actually writes. You watch the agent build a complete market matrix in real-time. Before starting any heavy lifting, it hits `get_account_check` to verify the connection is active so your data pipeline never fails mid-execution.

Setup guide

Set up Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. 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 Ask Kodiak payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Ask Kodiak tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ask-kodiak-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ask Kodiak MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP config file at ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers object and click refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade handles the tool discovery automatically.

Yes. Cascade runs suggest_naics based on any text description you provide. It returns the exact numerical codes needed for commercial quoting.

No. Once configured, the agent chains multiple queries together. It might search for a company, pull their products, and format the results without stopping for approval.

The agent runs get_account_check to verify your session. If the token is invalid, it alerts you to update your credentials before attempting to pull carrier data.

The server only processes NAICS queries and carrier product identifiers. Vinkius isolates your session in a V8 sandbox, meaning your specific commercial insurance searches disappear the moment the connection closes.

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