DEV.to MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 38 tools to Create Article, Create Listing, Create Page, and more

Name: DEV.to
Price: 29 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DEV.to 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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The DEV.to MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 38 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About DEV.to MCP Server

Connect your DEV.to account to any AI agent to streamline your technical writing and community engagement through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DEV.to tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 38 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Article Publishing — Create and publish new articles or save them as drafts directly from your conversation using Markdown.
Content Discovery — Fetch the latest articles, search by specific tags, or retrieve detailed posts by ID or author path.
Personal Dashboard — Access your own published and unpublished articles to manage your portfolio and track your contributions.
Updates & Moderation — Update existing content, modify tags, or unpublish articles when necessary.
Community Insights — Query rising or fresh content across the platform to stay updated with tech trends.

The DEV.to MCP Server exposes 38 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 38 DEV.to tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to DEV.to through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning blogging, technical-writing, community, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create article on DEV.to

Requires authentication. Publish a new article on DEV.to

create

Create listing on DEV.to

Create a new listing

create

Create page on DEV.to

Create a custom page (Admin only)

create

Create reaction on DEV.to

Create a reaction to an article or comment

delete

Delete page on DEV.to

Delete a custom page (Admin only)

get

Get article by id on DEV.to

Get an article by ID

get

Get article by path on DEV.to

Get an article by username and slug

get

Get articles on DEV.to

Get published articles

get

Get comment by id on DEV.to

Get a comment by ID

get

Get comments on DEV.to

Get comments for an article or podcast episode

get

Get followed tags on DEV.to

Get tags followed by the authenticated user

get

Get latest articles on DEV.to

Get latest articles

get

Get listing on DEV.to

Get listing details by ID

get

Get listings on DEV.to

List published listings (classifieds/ads)

get

Get listings by category on DEV.to

Get listings filtered by category

get

Get me on DEV.to

Get authenticated user details

get

Get my all articles on DEV.to

Get both published and unpublished articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my articles on DEV.to

Get all articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my published articles on DEV.to

Get published articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my unpublished articles on DEV.to

Get unpublished articles (drafts) for the authenticated user

get

Get organization on DEV.to

Get organization details by username

get

Get organization articles on DEV.to

Get articles published by an organization

get

Get organization users on DEV.to

Get users belonging to an organization

get

Get page on DEV.to

Get details of a custom page (Admin only)

get

Get pages on DEV.to

List all custom pages (Admin only)

get

Get podcast episodes on DEV.to

Get podcast episodes

get

Get profile image on DEV.to

Get profile image URL for a user or organization

get

Get reading list on DEV.to

Get the reading list for the authenticated user

get

Get tags on DEV.to

Get a list of tags used on the platform

get

Get user on DEV.to

Get a user by ID or username

get

Get videos on DEV.to

Get articles that include a video

suspend

Suspend user on DEV.to

Suspend a user (Admin only)

toggle

Toggle reaction on DEV.to

Toggle a reaction to an article or comment

unpublish

Unpublish article on DEV.to

Unpublish an article (Admin/Moderator only)

unpublish

Unpublish user on DEV.to

Unpublish all articles and comments for a user (Admin only)

update

Update article on DEV.to

Update an existing article

update

Update listing on DEV.to

Update an existing listing

update

Update page on DEV.to

Update a custom page (Admin only)

Connect DEV.to to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire DEV.to into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 DEV.to

Open Cascade and ask: "Using DEV.to, help me...". 38 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the DEV.to MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DEV.to 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 38 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

DEV.to + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DEV.to MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DEV.to and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query DEV.to tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from DEV.to and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine DEV.to data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for DEV.to in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with DEV.to immediately.

"List the latest articles on DEV.to about 'typescript' and 'mcp'."

"Create a new draft article titled 'My First MCP Guide' with a short introduction."

"Show me all my published articles so I can check their status."

Troubleshooting DEV.to MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting DEV.to to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

DEV.to + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating DEV.to MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.