Collibra MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Collibra 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": {
"collibra": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Collibra MCP Server
Connect your AI to Collibra, the data intelligence platform that helps organizations find, understand, and trust their data.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Collibra tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Asset Search — Search for data assets by name, type, or domain and retrieve their full metadata.
- Community Browsing — List all communities and domains to navigate your data governance structure.
- Asset Details — Inspect any asset's attributes, responsibilities, and relationships.
The Collibra MCP Server exposes 10 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 Collibra to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Collibra 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 Collibra
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Collibra, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Collibra MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Collibra 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Collibra + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Collibra MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Collibra and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Collibra tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Collibra and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Collibra data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Collibra MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Collibra to Windsurf via MCP:
create_asset
Create a new asset in Collibra
get_asset
Retrieve detailed information about a specific asset
get_community_details
Retrieve detailed information about a specific community
list_asset_types
Retrieve a list of available asset types
list_assets
Retrieve a list of assets in Collibra
list_communities
Retrieve a list of communities in Collibra
list_domain_types
Retrieve a list of available domain types
list_domains
Retrieve a list of domains in Collibra
list_statuses
Retrieve a list of available asset statuses
search_assets
Search for assets by name
Example Prompts for Collibra in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Collibra immediately.
"Show me all communities in Collibra."
"Search for assets named 'Customer Data'."
"Who is the Data Steward assigned to the 'Product Inventory' asset?"
Troubleshooting Collibra MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Collibra to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Collibra + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Collibra 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 Collibra with your favorite client
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Connect Collibra to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.