Ask Kodiak MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak MCP Server
The Ask Kodiak MCP Server brings deep commercial insurance intelligence directly to your AI agent. Effortlessly search for insurance products, monitor carrier appetite, and manage industry classifications (NAICS) using simple natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Ask Kodiak 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
- Product Intelligence — Search across thousands of commercial insurance products based on eligibility, state, and classification.
- Carrier Oversight — Access detailed information about insurance companies and their product portfolios.
- Appetite Matching — Quickly identify which carriers have an appetite for specific risks or industries.
- Classification Tools — Get NAICS code suggestions and search for industry classifications to ensure accurate risk assessment.
- Real-time Data — Interface with the Ask Kodiak platform to get the most up-to-date insurance information.
- Secure API Access — Uses industry-standard HTTP Basic Authentication with your Group ID and API Key.
The Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ask Kodiak, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Ask Kodiak MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Ask Kodiak 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
Ask Kodiak + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Ask Kodiak MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Ask Kodiak and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Ask Kodiak tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Ask Kodiak and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Ask Kodiak data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Ask Kodiak MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Ask Kodiak to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Ask Kodiak account connection
get_company_products
List all products offered by a specific company
get_product
Get full appetite and details for an insurance product
list_classifications
Search for industry classifications
list_companies
List insurance carriers and companies
list_products
Search for commercial insurance products
suggest_naics
Get NAICS code suggestions based on a query
Example Prompts for Ask Kodiak in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Ask Kodiak immediately.
"List insurance products for NAICS code '541511' in New York."
"Suggest NAICS codes for a 'Software Development' business."
"Show me all products offered by carrier 'The Hartford'."
Troubleshooting Ask Kodiak MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Ask Kodiak to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Ask Kodiak + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak with your favorite client
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Connect Ask Kodiak to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.