How to Use the Copernicus Data Space MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I browse Copernicus Data Space collections in Windsurf?

Use the listcollections tool to pull the full list of available missions. It returns data for Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and others so you can pick the right source for your project.

Q: Can Windsurf perform change detection using Copernicus Data Space?

Yes, use searchbyorbitnumber to find images from the exact same geometry. This allows you to compare scenes from different dates effectively.

Q: How does Copernicus Data Space handle large datasets in Windsurf?

The server provides countproducts to help you gauge the volume of results before you start a large search. This keeps your agent from getting overwhelmed by too many search hits.

Q: Is it possible to filter Copernicus Data Space results inside Windsurf?

You can use listattributes to see the available filters for any collection. This tells you exactly what parameters, like cloud cover, you can use to narrow down your search results.

Cascade chains Copernicus Data Space tools to pull satellite imagery and map Earth observation data directly inside Windsurf.

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Autonomous Earth Observation Data Fetching

Cascade uses `search_products` and `search_by_bbox` to locate specific satellite imagery without you manually digging through catalogs. It reads the output metadata to confirm the data matches your geographic requirements before it does anything else. Once the targets are identified, the agent calls `get_product_download_url` to grab the files. You define the region, and the IDE handles the retrieval sequence.

Quickly Preview Satellite Imagery

Use `get_quicklook` to see what the raw data actually looks like before you commit to a full download. This saves you from wasting local disk space on files that might be obscured by cloud cover or irrelevant to your current research. After checking the preview, you can call `list_product_nodes` to inspect the internal file hierarchy. This lets you decide exactly which spectral bands or metadata files you need for your analysis.

Validate Credentials and Connectivity

Run `check_copernicus_status` to ensure your API keys are configured correctly within the Windsurf environment. It reports the current connection health so you know your session is ready for heavy data requests. This MCP Server provides the diagnostic layer needed to keep your workflows stable. If the connection drops, you get an immediate status update without guessing what went wrong.

Setup guide

Set up Copernicus Data Space 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 Copernicus Data Space 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 Copernicus Data Space payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Copernicus Data Space tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "copernicus-data-space-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Copernicus Data Space MCP in Windsurf

Use the `list_collections` tool to pull the full list of available missions. It returns data for Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and others so you can pick the right source for your project.

Yes, use `search_by_orbit_number` to find images from the exact same geometry. This allows you to compare scenes from different dates effectively.

The server provides `count_products` to help you gauge the volume of results before you start a large search. This keeps your agent from getting overwhelmed by too many search hits.

You can use `list_attributes` to see the available filters for any collection. This tells you exactly what parameters, like cloud cover, you can use to narrow down your search results.

Your credentials stay local to your configuration. The server uses them to generate time-limited Bearer tokens via `get_product_download_url` to ensure your access to satellite imagery remains secure.

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