BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with the industry standard for website technology profiling through the BuiltWith MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the technology stack of millions of domains. Your agent can identify the Content Management System (CMS), analytics tools, advertising networks, hosting providers, and JavaScript frameworks used by any website. Whether you are conducting lead qualification, competitive research, or auditing digital infrastructure, your agent acts as a dedicated technical architect through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple BuiltWith Tech Lookup tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Tech Stack Profiling — Retrieve a comprehensive list of all technologies used by a specific domain.
- CMS Detection — Identify if a site is running on WordPress, Shopify, Magento, or other platforms.
- Analytics Auditing — Discover which tracking and data tools are integrated into a website.
- Infrastructure Discovery — Identify hosting, CDN, and security providers for any digital property.
The BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server exposes 8 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BuiltWith Tech Lookup, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
BuiltWith Tech Lookup + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from BuiltWith Tech Lookup and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query BuiltWith Tech Lookup tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from BuiltWith Tech Lookup and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine BuiltWith Tech Lookup data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup to Windsurf via MCP:
get_domain_company_info
Uses the Company API. Get company information for a domain
get_domain_keywords
Uses the Keywords API. Get keyword profile for a domain
get_domain_relationships
Uses the rv2 Relationships API. Get infrastructure relationships for a domain
get_domain_trust
Uses the Trust API. Get trust indicators for a domain
get_free_domain_profile
Does not consume premium credits. Get basic technology categories for a domain
get_tech_domain_lists
Uses the Lists API. Get lists of domains using a specific technology
get_tech_trends
g., Shopify, React). Uses the v6 Trends API. Get usage trends for a technology
lookup_domain_tech
Uses the v22 Domain API. Lookup complete technology stack for a domain
Example Prompts for BuiltWith Tech Lookup in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with BuiltWith Tech Lookup immediately.
"Lookup the tech stack for 'airbnb.com'."
"Identify the CMS used by 'techcrunch.com'."
"Does 'tesla.com' use any marketing automation tools?"
Troubleshooting BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting BuiltWith Tech Lookup to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
BuiltWith Tech Lookup + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup with your favorite client
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Connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.