Can I see the status of all nodes in a cluster through the agent?

Yes! Use the `list_cluster_nodes` tool with the unique cluster ID. The agent will return a list of all nodes, their IP addresses, and their current health/operational state.

How do I check for recent scaling or upgrade events on my database?

Use the `list_cluster_operations` tool. Your agent will fetch the management log for the cluster, showing you recent tasks, their progress, and whether they were successful.

Where do I find my CockroachDB Cloud API Secret Key?

Log in to the CockroachDB Cloud Console, navigate to **Access Management**, and select **API Keys**. You can generate and copy a new Secret Key from that section.

CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server

Connect your CockroachDB Cloud account to any AI agent and take full control of your distributed SQL infrastructure through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor and manage your globally-scalable databases natively.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple CockroachDB Cloud tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Cluster Oversight — List and retrieve details for all CockroachDB Cloud clusters including provider and region info natively
Node Intelligence — Access and monitor individual nodes within your clusters to understand health and status flawlessly
Operation Auditing — List and review recent management operations like scaling or upgrades to track changes securely
Network Logistics — Access and monitor network allowlist rules to ensure secure database connectivity flawlessly
Encryption Management — List Customer Managed Keys (CMKs) used for cluster-level data encryption flawlessly
Account Visibility — Retrieve information about your authenticated user profile and organization directly within your workspace

The CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect CockroachDB Cloud to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server with Windsurf.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using CockroachDB Cloud

Open Cascade and ask: "Using CockroachDB Cloud, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with CockroachDB Cloud through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

CockroachDB Cloud + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from CockroachDB Cloud and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query CockroachDB Cloud tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from CockroachDB Cloud and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine CockroachDB Cloud data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

CockroachDB Cloud MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect CockroachDB Cloud to Windsurf via MCP:

get_cluster_cloud_details

Get detailed information for a specific cluster

get_my_cockroach_profile

Retrieve information about the authenticated user/organization

list_cluster_nodes

List all nodes within a specific cluster

list_cluster_operations

List recent management operations for a cluster (e.g. scaling, upgrades)

list_cockroach_clusters

List all CockroachDB Cloud clusters

list_encryption_keys

List Customer Managed Keys (CMKs) used for cluster encryption

list_network_allowlist

List network allowlist rules for a specific cluster

list_supported_cloud_providers

List cloud providers supported by CockroachDB Cloud

Example Prompts for CockroachDB Cloud in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with CockroachDB Cloud immediately.

"List all my CockroachDB clusters."

"Show me the network allowlist for the 'Production-Main' cluster."

"What was the result of the last operation on cluster 'Dev-Sandbox'?"

Troubleshooting CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting CockroachDB Cloud to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

CockroachDB Cloud + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.