How to Use the data.world MCP in Windsurf
Let this data.world MCP Server map your assets, pull SQL queries, and chain catalog discoveries directly in your Windsurf workspace.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect data.world MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect data.world 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.
Search data.world catalogs inside Windsurf
The `search_catalog` tool lets Cascade scan your data.world metadata, tags, and descriptions without leaving your Windsurf editor. Instead of jumping to a browser to locate a data.world table, you give Windsurf a search term. The Windsurf agent runs the catalog query, grabs the relevant data.world assets, and instantly knows which datasets exist. By chaining this search with `get_dataset_details`, Cascade automatically pulls data.world field definitions and schemas into your workspace. Windsurf reads the files and licenses associated with your target data.world data to prevent compliance issues. You get immediate context on what data.world tables are safe to use for your current Windsurf project.
Automate SQL query extraction with this MCP Server
The `list_dataset_queries` tool retrieves saved SQL and SPARQL queries directly from your data.world datasets into Windsurf. Cascade reads these raw queries, analyzes their structure, and adapts them for your local Windsurf files. You do not have to copy-paste SQL code from the data.world web UI into Windsurf anymore. Once Windsurf has the query text, Cascade can immediately run it or rewrite it for your local database. Windsurf uses `get_project_details` to verify which team members own the data.world queries and checks project objectives to ensure the code matches current goals.
Track data.world project activity and insights
The `list_recent_activity` tool tracks changes, project contributions, and new collection entries across your data.world account inside Windsurf. Cascade monitors this stream to keep your local Windsurf workspace aligned with external data.world updates. If someone edits a data.world dataset, your Windsurf agent flags it. To dig deeper into specific project milestones, Windsurf uses `list_project_insights` to retrieve documented findings and visualizations from data.world. Cascade maps these data.world insights back to the active code in your editor. This means your Windsurf agent builds features based on actual documented data.world discoveries, not outdated assumptions.
Set up data.world 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 data.world 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 data.world payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the data.world tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dataworld-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about data.world MCP in Windsurf
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