Crowdin MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Crowdin 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": {
"crowdin": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Crowdin MCP Server
Integrate Crowdin, the leading localization management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your translation projects, monitor file statuses, and track localization tasks using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Crowdin 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
- Project Management — List and retrieve detailed settings and statuses for all your localization projects.
- File Operations — Monitor files within projects and retrieve specific file metadata.
- Task & Workflow Tracking — Track translation and proofreading tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Resource Insights — Access glossaries, translation memories, and supported language lists via chat.
The Crowdin 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 Crowdin to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Crowdin 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 Crowdin
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Crowdin, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Crowdin MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Crowdin 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
Crowdin + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Crowdin MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Crowdin and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Crowdin tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Crowdin and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Crowdin data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Crowdin MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Crowdin to Windsurf via MCP:
get_file_details
Touches file structure, revision history, and per-language translation status boundaries. Get metadata for a specific file in a project
get_project_details
Touches source/target language settings and project-level activity summary boundaries. Get detailed settings and status for a project
list_glossaries
Resolves glossary names, IDs, and language pairs used for terminology management. List all glossaries available in the account
list_project_files
Resolves file names, IDs, paths, and current translation progress metrics. List all files within a specific project
list_project_reports
Resolves report names, types (Translation Costs, Progress), and creation timestamps. List generated reports for a specific project
list_project_screenshots
Resolves screenshot IDs, tags, and linked string identifiers used for visual context. List all screenshots uploaded to a project for context
list_project_tasks
Resolves task titles, types (Translation, Proofreading), status, and assigned linguist references. List translation and proofreading tasks for a project
list_projects
Resolves project names, IDs, source languages, and target languages for localization workflows. List all localization projects in your Crowdin account
list_supported_languages
Resolves language codes, human-readable names, and locale identifiers. List all languages supported by Crowdin
list_translation_memories
Resolves TM names, IDs, and segment counts for reuse in future translations. List all translation memories (TMs) available
Example Prompts for Crowdin in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Crowdin immediately.
"List all localization projects in my account."
"What is the status of files in project 'Mobile App'?"
"List all active translation tasks for my projects."
Troubleshooting Crowdin MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Crowdin to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Crowdin + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Crowdin 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 Crowdin with your favorite client
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Connect Crowdin to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.