How to Use the DeckMatch MCP in Windsurf

Q: What happens if a pitch deck analysis fails?

Cascade will check the connection status using getapistatus to see if the API is reachable. If the network is fine, it will inspect the audit trail with getsubmissionaudit to diagnose what went wrong with that specific PDF file.

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Cascade handles incoming deals without you clicking through web portals. Drop a PDF into your workspace, and the agent triggers `submit_pitch_deck` to parse the file, then automatically chains `get_deck_analysis` to see if the startup fits your investment thesis. You don't have to prompt every single step. Windsurf looks at the analysis, checks your tags using `list_submission_tags`, and applies the correct label with `tag_submission` in one continuous run.

Find lookalike startups directly inside Cascade

Finding competitors usually takes hours of manual googling. This MCP Server lets your IDE run semantic queries across your entire database using `search_startups_semantically` to surface matching companies instantly. Cascade reads the output, pulls the full details of any interesting match using `get_submission_details`, and presents a clean comparison right in your editor pane. You get the full picture without leaving your coding environment.

Draft memos instantly using this MCP Server

Writing investment memos is a chore that Cascade can now handle for you. The agent pulls the historical record with `get_submission_audit` and compiles everything into a structured draft using `generate_investment_memo`. Because Windsurf operates autonomously, it can write this draft directly into your workspace files. You end up with a markdown file ready for your weekly partner meeting without manual copy-pasting.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DeckMatch MCP in Windsurf

Yes, that is Cascade's main strength when using this MCP. When you ask it to review a new startup, it runs `submit_pitch_deck`, waits for the processing to finish, and calls `get_deck_analysis` to summarize the findings without requiring separate prompts.

Open your settings, head to Cascade, and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, you can use the built-in marketplace for a one-click install that instantly exposes all twelve tools to your workspace.

Absolutely. You can ask Cascade to find similar companies to a target deck, and it will use `search_startups_semantically` to query your deal flow archive and display the results in your sidebar.

Cascade will check the connection status using `get_api_status` to see if the API is reachable. If the network is fine, it will inspect the audit trail with `get_submission_audit` to diagnose what went wrong with that specific PDF file.

Your PDF pitch decks and submission data are processed through isolated Vinkius sandboxes. No credentials are saved in your local workspace config, and the actual files are sent over encrypted transport layers to prevent unauthorized access.

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