How to Use the Casting42 MCP in Windsurf
Find actors and cast projects autonomously in Windsurf with the Casting42 MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Casting42 MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Casting42 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.
Windsurf chains Casting42 talent searches for you
Tell Cascade to find a specific actor profile, and it runs `search_talents` to track down the name. It doesn't stop there; it automatically pulls up their headshots and reels using `list_talent_media` without you writing another prompt. You get a complete casting profile on your screen in seconds. Cascade handles the back-and-forth tool calls while you focus on casting decisions.
Audit casting projects and custom metadata
When you need to organize a production, Windsurf reads your local casting sheets and syncs them with `list_casting_projects`. Cascade maps your custom fields by calling `list_custom_attributes` to verify everything matches your database. It flags missing tags or categories instantly. The editor updates your local workspace with the live database schema so your MCP configuration matches reality.
Categorize talent pools on the fly
Cascade can clean up your messy roster by calling `list_talent_categories` and `list_talent_tags` in one run. It analyzes your current casting files, groups the actors, and suggests clean organizational tags. You don't have to manually sort hundreds of rows. Windsurf handles the heavy lifting by running the sequence directly against your live database.
Set up Casting42 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 Casting42 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 Casting42 payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Casting42 tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"casting42-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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