CocktailFyi MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect CocktailFyi through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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"mcpServers": {
"cocktailfyi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About CocktailFyi MCP Server
Connect CocktailFyi, the comprehensive cocktail database, to any AI agent and explore hundreds of cocktail recipes, ingredients, bartending techniques, and educational guides through natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple CocktailFyi tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Cocktail Recipes — Browse 600+ cocktails with complete recipes, ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions
- Ingredient Database — Explore spirits, mixers, garnishes, and bitters used in cocktails
- Flavor Profiles — View sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and strength ratings for each cocktail
- Bartending Techniques — Learn when to shake, stir, muddle, or build a drink
- Educational Content — Access guides, glossary terms, and FAQs about mixology
- Search & Filter — Find cocktails by name, ingredient, or category
The CocktailFyi MCP Server exposes 12 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 CocktailFyi to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CocktailFyi 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 CocktailFyi
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CocktailFyi, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the CocktailFyi MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with CocktailFyi 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
CocktailFyi + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the CocktailFyi MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from CocktailFyi and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query CocktailFyi tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from CocktailFyi and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine CocktailFyi data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
CocktailFyi MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect CocktailFyi to Windsurf via MCP:
get_cocktail
Get detailed cocktail information
get_cocktail_stats
Get CocktailFyi database statistics
get_cocktails_by_category
Get cocktails filtered by category
get_ingredient
Get detailed ingredient information
list_categories
List cocktail categories
list_cocktails
Each cocktail includes name, category, glass type, alcoholic status, difficulty, prep time, ABV, calories, flavor profile, ingredients, and instructions. List cocktails with pagination
list_faqs
List frequently asked questions about cocktails
list_glossary
List cocktail glossary terms
list_guides
List cocktail-making guides
list_ingredients
List all cocktail ingredients
list_techniques
with descriptions of when and how to use each. List cocktail preparation techniques
search_cocktails
Returns results matching the query term in cocktail names, ingredient names, or guide titles. Search cocktails by name or ingredients
Example Prompts for CocktailFyi in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with CocktailFyi immediately.
"Give me a classic Mojito recipe."
"What cocktails can I make with tequila?"
"What's the difference between shaking and stirring a cocktail?"
Troubleshooting CocktailFyi MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting CocktailFyi to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
CocktailFyi + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating CocktailFyi MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect CocktailFyi with your favorite client
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Connect CocktailFyi to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.