How to Use the Atlan MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Cascade use Atlan metadata in Windsurf?

Cascade calls the Atlan searchassets tool to pull schema details directly into your Windsurf chat context. It then uses this Atlan metadata to write accurate SQL scripts in your Windsurf editor.

Q: Can I verify data access permissions for Atlan users inside Windsurf?

Yes. Cascade uses the Atlan listusers and listpersonas tools to check which team members have access to specific Atlan assets within Windsurf.

Q: How do I install this Atlan server in my Windsurf IDE?

Add the Atlan MCP server URL to your Windsurf mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Windsurf loads the tools instantly.

Let Cascade map your data catalog by feeding Atlan assets directly into your Windsurf agent workspaces.

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Locate cataloged data inside Windsurf

The `search_assets` tool lets your Cascade agent find Atlan schema definitions directly in your Windsurf workspace. Instead of manual lookups, you ask Cascade to find a table, and it pulls the Atlan metadata into your active editor. That's how you avoid syntax errors because your Windsurf agent reads the exact Atlan column names. Cascade uses this Atlan metadata to write SQL queries that match your live database schema.

Audit governance rules with this MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes `list_classifications` and `list_purposes` to let your Cascade agent verify Atlan compliance rules before writing code. Cascade automatically scans these Atlan classifications to check for sensitive columns in Windsurf. You don't need to manually check Atlan security tags. Your Windsurf agent chains these tools to flag Atlan compliance issues in your code.

Align code with business glossaries

The `list_glossaries` tool connects Atlan business definitions directly to your active Windsurf coding session. Cascade reads these Atlan glossaries to ensure your variable names match official company terminology. This eliminates naming conflicts between your engineering team in Windsurf and business teams using Atlan. Your Cascade agent builds models that use the exact terms defined in your Atlan catalog.

Setup guide

Set up Atlan 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 Atlan 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 Atlan payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Atlan tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Atlan MCP in Windsurf

Cascade calls the Atlan `search_assets` tool to pull schema details directly into your Windsurf chat context. It then uses this Atlan metadata to write accurate SQL scripts in your Windsurf editor.

Yes. Cascade uses the Atlan `list_users` and `list_personas` tools to check which team members have access to specific Atlan assets within Windsurf.

No. Once you add the Atlan MCP server to your Windsurf configuration, Cascade automatically discovers the `list_glossaries` tool to pull business terms.

Add the Atlan MCP server URL to your Windsurf `mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Windsurf loads the tools instantly.

Your Atlan data classifications and glossary terms never leave your local Windsurf environment. Vinkius runs the Atlan server in an isolated sandbox, meaning queries are processed ephemerally without storing your Atlan catalog schemas.

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