How to Use the Chroma (Vector DB) MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade query Chroma (Vector DB) inside Windsurf autonomously?

Yes, Cascade chains multiple tool calls like listcollections and queryembeddings without waiting for your permission. You set the end goal, and the IDE handles the execution sequence.

Q: How do I check my database health using this MCP Server?

You can ask Cascade to run checkheartbeat to ping your active nodes. It verifies network availability and reports the status directly in your chat panel.

Query and manage your Chroma vector databases directly inside Windsurf using Cascade's autonomous chains.

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Query collections with Windsurf and Cascade

Cascade uses `list_collections` to find what's there, then immediately grabs the details with `get_collection`. You don't have to guide it step-by-step. Just tell Cascade to inspect your vector database, and it handles the sequential lookups on its own. If things look off, this MCP Server lets Cascade run `count_documents` to verify the actual size of your data. The agent runs these calls in the background and hands you a clean summary of your vector storage structure.

Direct semantic queries inside your IDE

Cascade uses `query_embeddings` to pull matching vectors for whatever file you are working on. It matches the high-dimensional data against your active workspace context. You get instant semantic search results without switching to an external Python script. The agent can also use `peek_documents` to preview a slice of your database limits. It helps you check if your embeddings loaded correctly before you run a massive test suite.

Debug your vector database connections

When your vector search starts throwing errors, Cascade can run `check_heartbeat` to see if your Chroma node is responding. This MCP Server allows the agent to check network availability directly from your IDE workspace. If the connection is live, the agent pulls exact physical files using `get_documents` to inspect the actual text stored inside the vector arrays. This makes debugging corrupt data issues a matter of seconds.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Chroma (Vector DB) MCP in Windsurf

You add the server to your Windsurf MCP configuration file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Cascade auto-discovers the tools and can start querying your vector database immediately.

Yes, Cascade chains multiple tool calls like `list_collections` and `query_embeddings` without waiting for your permission. You set the end goal, and the IDE handles the execution sequence.

You can ask Cascade to run `check_heartbeat` to ping your active nodes. It verifies network availability and reports the status directly in your chat panel.

Yes, this setup runs through the Vinkius secure sandbox, allowing Windsurf to safely communicate with your local or remote database instances.

All communication with your database passes through a zero-trust, isolated environment. Your raw text documents and high-dimensional vector arrays are never cached or stored on Vinkius servers.

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