How to Use the CheapShark MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf set up automated price alerts using CheapShark?

Yes. By running managealert, Cascade registers your email address and target price. You will receive an email as soon as the price drops below your threshold.

Q: How do I map store IDs to actual store names?

The server uses getstores to resolve numeric IDs into names like Humble Store or Fanatical. Cascade handles this mapping automatically during searches.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect CheapShark 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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Track game prices across stores with Windsurf

The CheapShark MCP Server connects Cascade to live PC game pricing databases across dozens of digital storefronts. By invoking `get_deals`, your editor scans current discounts based on your exact budget. Cascade doesn't just show you a list; it maps store IDs using `get_stores` to identify where the best price lives. You get clean, human-readable tables in your workspace instead of raw JSON payloads.

Targeted game search and deep metadata

Finding a specific title requires zero browser tabs when you use `search_games` via this MCP server. Your agent runs queries against Steam IDs or titles to pull current market rates. Once it locates the game, it pulls deep details using `get_game`. You see historical lows and active retail prices side by side instantly.

Automated drop alerts

Setting up price alerts is handled entirely by the `manage_alert` tool on this MCP Server. You tell Cascade your target price for a title, and it registers your email for notifications. If you change your mind, the same tool modifies or deletes active alerts. Your workspace becomes a command center for game hunting.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about CheapShark MCP in Windsurf

The integration lets Cascade fetch live pricing data directly. It queries the `get_deals` tool to compare prices across stores like Steam, Epic, and GOG without you leaving the IDE.

Yes. By running `manage_alert`, Cascade registers your email address and target price. You will receive an email as soon as the price drops below your threshold.

No API keys are required for this MCP server. Vinkius manages the connection, so you only need your single Vinkius endpoint token to start querying deals.

The server uses `get_stores` to resolve numeric IDs into names like Humble Store or Fanatical. Cascade handles this mapping automatically during searches.

This server only accesses public PC game pricing, store lists, and the email address you provide for alerts. Vinkius runs the MCP server in a secure, ephemeral sandbox, ensuring your alert configuration remains private.

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