data.world MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect data.world through the 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": {
"dataworld": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About data.world MCP Server
Integrate data.world, the enterprise data catalog and collaborative data platform, directly into your AI workflow. Discover datasets, monitor data projects, and explore saved queries and insights using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple data.world tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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
- Data Discovery — Search the entire data.world catalog for relevant datasets and projects.
- Asset Management — List and retrieve detailed information for datasets and projects you own or manage.
- Collection Oversight — Explore curated collections of data assets within your organization.
- Query & Insight Access — List saved SQL/SPARQL queries and published insights for your data projects.
The data.world 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 data.world to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the data.world 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 data.world
Open Cascade and ask: "Using data.world, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the data.world MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with data.world 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
data.world + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the data.world MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from data.world and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query data.world tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from data.world and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine data.world data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
data.world MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect data.world to Windsurf via MCP:
get_dataset_details
Includes field definitions, file listings, tags, and license information. Get detailed information for a specific dataset
get_my_profile
world. Returns profile attributes including username, display name, and account-level permissions. Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated user
get_project_details
Resolves project members, associated objective, and the current status of linked resources. Get detailed information for a specific project
list_dataset_queries
Returns a list of saved query definitions, including their language (SQL/SPARQL) and creator metadata. List all saved SQL or SPARQL queries for a dataset
list_my_collections
Returns collection identifiers, descriptions, and item counts. List all collections you own or manage
list_my_datasets
world catalog for datasets owned by the authenticated user. Returns a list of dataset metadata including title, visibility (public/private), and timestamp of last modification. List all datasets you own on data.world
list_my_projects
Returns project summaries including role (owner/contributor), creation date, and linked datasets. List all projects you own on data.world
list_project_insights
Insights represent documented findings and data visualizations attached to the project workspace. List all insights published within a project
list_recent_activity
Returns a stream of activity logs including dataset updates, project contributions, and new collection entries. List recent activities in your data.world account
search_catalog
world index. Supports full-text search across titles, descriptions, and tags. Returns a ranked list of matching resources. Search for datasets and projects across data.world
Example Prompts for data.world in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with data.world immediately.
"Search for datasets related to 'Global Climate Change'."
"List all SQL queries saved in my project 'Sales Analysis 2024'."
"Show me the insights published in dataset 'Retail Trends'."
Troubleshooting data.world MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting data.world to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
data.world + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating data.world 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 data.world with your favorite client
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Connect data.world to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.