How to Use the DigitalOcean MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect DigitalOcean to my Windsurf environment?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf will detect the tools and grant you access to your infrastructure data.

Q: Can Windsurf manage my DigitalOcean firewall rules?

Yes, you can pull active rules using listcloudfirewalls. It provides a clear summary of your network security posture directly inside your IDE.

Q: Does Windsurf support listing storage volumes for DigitalOcean?

Yes, use listblockstoragevolumes to see all attached disks. It is useful for checking storage capacity before you provision new services.

Windsurf connects directly to your cloud infrastructure, letting Cascade manage Droplets and database clusters without leaving your IDE.

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Cascade doesn't just read logs; it understands your cloud topology. By using `list_compute_droplets` and `list_cloud_projects`, it maps out your entire environment so you can debug faster. Stop clicking through web consoles. Let this MCP Server pull live data directly into your editor, giving you an immediate view of your active instances and project groups.

Monitor database health in Windsurf

Check the status of your managed clusters using `list_managed_databases` without switching windows. It pulls current connection strings and status flags directly into your workspace. Keep an eye on your backend state while writing code. If a database is drifting, the agent catches it before your next deployment hits production.

Search resources with Windsurf

Locate specific instances instantly using `search_droplets_by_name`. When you have hundreds of servers, searching by tag or name saves you from scrolling through endless lists. This tool feeds the result into your context window. You get the IP address and state of your target machine immediately, allowing you to jump straight into troubleshooting.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DigitalOcean MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf will detect the tools and grant you access to your infrastructure data.

Yes, you can pull active rules using `list_cloud_firewalls`. It provides a clear summary of your network security posture directly inside your IDE.

Your API token stays local to your machine. Data retrieved from DigitalOcean stays within your private session, and no external party tracks your infrastructure queries.

Yes, use `list_block_storage_volumes` to see all attached disks. It is useful for checking storage capacity before you provision new services.

The server runs locally and only fires requests when you ask for specific data. It remains idle otherwise, keeping your IDE memory footprint low.

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