Descript MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Descript 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": {
"descript": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Descript MCP Server
Connect Descript to your AI agent and manage your video and podcast production pipeline conversationally.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Descript tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 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, search, and retrieve project details including compositions, transcripts, and media files.
- Transcript Access — Pull full transcriptions from any Descript project for repurposing into blog posts, social content, or subtitles.
- Media Exports — Retrieve exported audio and video files, download links, and export statuses.
- Drive Organization — Navigate your Descript drives and projects to find specific recordings or compositions.
The Descript MCP Server exposes 8 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 Descript to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Descript 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 Descript
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Descript, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Descript MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Descript 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Descript + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Descript MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Descript and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Descript tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Descript and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Descript data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Descript MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Descript to Windsurf via MCP:
create_export
Export a project
create_transcription
Supports audio and video files. Transcribe a media file
get_project
Get project details
get_transcription
Get transcription result
list_drives
List team drives
list_exports
List project exports
list_projects
List all Descript projects
list_templates
List available templates
Example Prompts for Descript in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Descript immediately.
"List all my Descript projects."
"Get the full transcript of 'Podcast Ep 47'."
"Check if my latest video export is ready for download."
Troubleshooting Descript MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Descript to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Descript + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Descript 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 Descript with your favorite client
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Connect Descript to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.