How to Use the CurseForge MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf download CurseForge mod files directly?

Yes. Cascade calls getmodfiledownloadurl to grab a signed, temporary link. It then writes a quick script to pull that file straight to your local workspace.

Fetch mod metadata, resolve dependencies, and download Minecraft files directly inside Windsurf.

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Chain Mod Discoveries in Windsurf

Cascade takes your high-level goal and figures out the rest. Tell it to find the most popular WoW interface mods, and it fires off `search_mods` to pull the top results. It doesn't stop there. The agent instantly runs `get_mod_description` on the best matches to read the actual HTML documentation. You get a curated list of add-ons with their exact features mapped out in your editor, zero manual browsing required.

Resolve Version Conflicts Instantly

Modpack development usually involves hours of tracking down incompatible game patches. You just ask your agent to build a stable 1.19.2 Minecraft pack. It uses `list_game_versions_v2` to grab the detailed version tree. From there, the MCP Server feeds those constraints into `get_mods_batch`. Cascade checks every single file requirement against your target version. Bad dependencies get flagged before you ever launch the game.

Automate Fingerprint Matching

Local file identification is a headache when you have a folder full of unnamed .jar files. Point your AI client at your local mods directory. It scans the hashes and passes them straight to `get_fingerprints_matches`. The system returns exact project IDs and file names for every match. If a few hashes miss, Cascade switches to `get_fingerprints_matches_fuzzy` to guess the closest alternatives. Your mod list gets cataloged in seconds.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about CurseForge MCP in Windsurf

Open your settings and navigate to the Cascade MCP Servers UI. You can either use the built-in marketplace for a one-click install or manually edit your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file. Hit refresh in the panel, and Cascade will auto-discover the mod tools.

Yes. Cascade calls `get_mod_file_download_url` to grab a signed, temporary link. It then writes a quick script to pull that file straight to your local workspace.

You might be querying the older API endpoint. Tell Windsurf to specifically use `list_game_versions_v2` instead of the V1 tool. The newer version returns much richer metadata for game patches.

It does. When exact hash lookups fail, the server falls back to fuzzy logic. This helps identify modified or slightly corrupted mod files sitting in your local directories.

Completely isolated. Vinkius runs this MCP integration inside a V8 sandbox that only processes game IDs, mod hashes, and search queries. Your local filesystem data never leaves the ephemeral environment, and the session dies the moment you close your editor.

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