Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server for Windsurf 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Cannlytics Strain API 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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"mcpServers": {
"cannlytics-strain-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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About Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server
Connect Cannlytics to any AI agent and access structured, open cannabis strain data -- search strains, view effects and flavors, and discover similar strains through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Cannlytics Strain API tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Strain Search -- Find cannabis strains by name or keyword
- Effects & Flavors -- Retrieve detailed positive, negative, and medical effects plus flavor profiles
- Similar Strains -- Discover related strains based on genetics or characteristics
The Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server exposes 5 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 Cannlytics Strain API to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cannlytics Strain API 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 Cannlytics Strain API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Cannlytics Strain API, help me...". 5 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Cannlytics Strain API 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 5 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Cannlytics Strain API + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Cannlytics Strain API and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Cannlytics Strain API tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Cannlytics Strain API and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Cannlytics Strain API data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Cannlytics Strain API MCP Tools for Windsurf (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect Cannlytics Strain API to Windsurf via MCP:
get_effects
Get reported effects for a specific strain
get_flavors
g., earthy, sweet, citrus) for the strain. Get flavor profile for a specific strain
get_similar_strains
Find strains similar to a specific strain
get_strain
Get detailed information for a specific cannabis strain
search_strains
Use this to discover available strains in the Cannlytics database. Search for cannabis strains by name or keyword
Example Prompts for Cannlytics Strain API in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Cannlytics Strain API immediately.
"Search for strains with 'Blue' in the name."
"What are the effects of Sour Diesel?"
"Show me strains similar to OG Kush."
Troubleshooting Cannlytics Strain API MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Cannlytics Strain API to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Cannlytics Strain API + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cannlytics Strain API 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 Cannlytics Strain API with your favorite client
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Connect Cannlytics Strain API to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.