How to Use the CB Insights MCP in Windsurf
Use Windsurf to pull live venture data and funding trends directly into your codebase.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect CB Insights MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect CB Insights 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 agent automates market research
Cascade uses `get_organization` and `get_org_funding` to map out a company's financial history without leaving the editor. It pulls the raw numbers while you focus on the architecture. Stop switching windows to check burn rates. The agent runs these lookups in the background and drops the data right into your current file.
Track deal flow with Windsurf
Trigger `list_deals` to see the latest market movements as they happen. You get a real-time feed of who is raising money and which sectors are heating up. This MCP Server feeds the context directly to the agent's planning logic. It builds the strategy based on current market reality rather than stale docs.
Map competitors in Windsurf
Run `get_org_competitors` to identify who is fighting for the same market share. The tool returns the specific players so you can adjust your product strategy. Cascade parses these lists to suggest pivot points or feature gaps. It turns a static list of companies into a plan of action.
Set up CB Insights 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 CB Insights 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 CB Insights payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the CB Insights tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cb-insights-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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