How to Use the CatAAS MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf chain CatAAS tools to create custom meme templates?

Yes, Windsurf can call listtags to pick an appropriate tag and then immediately trigger getcatwithtagandtext to generate your meme.

Q: Does Windsurf support live previewing CatAAS GIFs?

Cascade can fetch the GIF URL using getrandomgifcat and render the animated image directly inside your Windsurf chat pane.

Q: Can I filter images by multiple tags?

The getcatbytag tool processes one tag at a time. However, Cascade can execute multiple parallel requests to assemble a multi-tagged collection for you.

Q: Is my text overlay data sent securely?

When you use getcatwithtext, your custom text parameters are sent directly to the CatAAS API via Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. No image payloads or text overlays are cached or stored on our servers.

Feed Cascade custom cat memes and animated GIFs directly inside your Windsurf workspace to spice up your team channels.

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Cascade chains CatAAS to build dynamic image grids

The `list_cats` and `get_cat_by_tag` tools allow Windsurf to autonomously grab a batch of image metadata and match them against your design mockups. Cascade does this in one go without stopping to ask you for permission at every step. You just tell Cascade to build a cat grid UI, and this MCP Server gives it the raw cat images needed to populate the layout. Instead of manually downloading placeholders, your editor handles the asset sourcing directly.

Automate meme generation in your Windsurf workspace

This MCP Server exposes `get_cat_with_text` and `get_cat_with_tag_and_text` to let Cascade overlay custom error messages on top of cat photos. Cascade writes the code, grabs the customized asset, and drops it into your asset folder. If a build fails, Cascade can chain these tools to pull a sad cat GIF via `get_random_gif_cat` and inject it into your local notification system. You get a fully functional, self-contained feedback loop with zero manual intervention.

Windsurf filters CatAAS tags without manual searches

Your Windsurf agent uses the `list_tags` tool to inspect available categories and match them against your project requirements. Stop guessing which cat tags exist in the database. Cascade uses `get_random_cat` to verify the image payload structure before writing your frontend rendering logic. Your agent validates the API response format in real-time, preventing broken image links in your final UI.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about CatAAS MCP in Windsurf

Add the server under the mcpServers key in your Windsurf MCP settings file or use the built-in Cascade UI. Once saved, Windsurf auto-discovers the tools immediately.

Yes, Windsurf can call `list_tags` to pick an appropriate tag and then immediately trigger `get_cat_with_tag_and_text` to generate your meme.

Cascade can fetch the GIF URL using `get_random_gif_cat` and render the animated image directly inside your Windsurf chat pane.

The `get_cat_by_tag` tool processes one tag at a time. However, Cascade can execute multiple parallel requests to assemble a multi-tagged collection for you.

When you use `get_cat_with_text`, your custom text parameters are sent directly to the CatAAS API via Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. No image payloads or text overlays are cached or stored on our servers.

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