How to Use the Cooper Hewitt MCP in Windsurf
Let Cascade pull design history from Cooper Hewitt directly into your Windsurf workspace.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Cooper Hewitt MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cooper Hewitt 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.
Windsurf agent explores museum archives
Cascade reads the Cooper Hewitt collection database to answer questions about design history. It uses `search_collection` and `search_objects` to find relevant items without you leaving the editor. Once it finds an item, the agent pulls details like `get_object_info` or `get_object_colors` to provide context for your code. You get raw data delivered straight to your chat panel.
Trace exhibition data with Windsurf
The agent tracks exhibition layouts by calling `list_exhibitions` and `get_exhibition_objects` to see what is currently on display. This lets you build apps that reflect real-time museum updates. It connects the objects to their creators using `get_object_participants`. Cascade handles the multi-step logic to map these relationships into your project files.
Visualizing Cooper Hewitt metadata
Use `get_object_images` to fetch design assets while you work. Cascade automatically retrieves the correct URLs for your frontend components. It also checks `get_object_exhibitions` to see if a piece is traveling. This MCP Server ensures your UI stays synced with the museum's schedule.
Set up Cooper Hewitt 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 Cooper Hewitt MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Cooper Hewitt payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Cooper Hewitt tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cooper-hewitt-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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