How to Use the Calibre-Web MCP in Windsurf
Browse your Calibre-Web library and trigger Kobo syncs directly inside Windsurf using Cascade for autonomous library management.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Calibre-Web MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Calibre-Web to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Navigate your library with Windsurf
Cascade uses `get_opds_catalog` to map out your entire book collection. It pulls the structure from your server so you can find what you need without leaving the editor. Once Cascade has the catalog, it displays the contents right in your sidebar. You stop digging through web tabs and start searching your files through the agent.
Target specific shelves in Windsurf
Call `get_opds_shelf` to isolate specific collections or reading lists. You tell Cascade which shelf to open, and it pulls the metadata for those books instantly. This keeps your context window clean. You only load the book data that matters for your current task.
Automate Kobo syncing in Windsurf
Trigger `sync_kobo_library` when you need to push updates to your device. Cascade handles the handshake with your Kobo token while you focus on your code. It runs the sync sequence in the background. You get a confirmation in the terminal output once the transfer finishes.
Set up Calibre-Web 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 Calibre-Web MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Calibre-Web payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Calibre-Web tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"calibre-web-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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