How to Use the ChangeDetection.io MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I update a watch using ChangeDetection.io in Windsurf?

Just ask Cascade to update a specific watch. It calls updatewatch with your new settings and confirms the change.

Track site updates directly in Windsurf. Cascade manages your watches and diffs without you lifting a finger.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ChangeDetection.io 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.

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Setup ChangeDetection.io with Windsurf

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Automate page monitoring in Windsurf

Cascade can `create_watch` the moment you spot a URL that needs tracking. It sets up the parameters and starts the monitor immediately. You don't have to manually check for updates. Cascade uses `get_snapshot` to pull the latest version of your target pages.

Manage your watch list with this MCP server

Use `list_watches` to see exactly what you're tracking right now. It pulls the entire registry into your Windsurf context for quick review. Need to clean up your workspace? Execute `delete_watch` to remove old trackers that are no longer relevant to your project.

Compare visual changes in your editor

Run `get_snapshot_diff` to see exactly what changed on a page since the last check. Cascade shows the delta right in your diff view. This MCP server gives you a clear look at text or visual updates. It saves you from digging through raw HTML or refreshing your browser.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about ChangeDetection.io MCP in Windsurf

Head to your Cascade settings and look for the MCP Servers section. Paste the server details there and click refresh to let Windsurf discover the tools.

Yes, it can. Cascade manages a long list of watches and tags simultaneously without hitting any walls.

It absolutely does. Cascade reads the tools and chains them together to automate your monitoring tasks based on your goals.

Just ask Cascade to update a specific watch. It calls `update_watch` with your new settings and confirms the change.

Your tracking data stays inside your environment. The server only handles URL monitoring requests and raw text snapshots.

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