How to Use the DOAJ MCP in Windsurf

Q: What happens if Windsurf searches DOAJ and finds duplicate articles?

Cascade can identify duplicates by checking DOIs with searcharticles. If it finds a redundant entry, it can invoke deletearticle using your publisher API key to keep the registry clean.

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Automate bulk metadata uploads in Windsurf

Uploading files in bulk with `bulk_create_articles` lets Cascade handle your academic publishing pipeline without manual intervention. It connects to this MCP integration, reads your raw local metadata files, formats them to fit schemas, and pushes hundreds of records to the index in one run. If any record fails due to a bad DOI, Cascade automatically isolates the error. It uses `update_article` to fix the broken field and retries the upload, leaving you with a clean, fully indexed collection.

Verify open access journals using this MCP Server

Running `search_journals` makes checking if a journal is indexed or predatory take only seconds when your agent can query the database directly using this MCP server. Cascade initiates a search to match titles, publishers, or ISSN numbers against the live registry. When you need to update an existing index entry, the agent prepares the payload and executes `create_application` to submit your request to the editors. This bypasses tedious web forms entirely.

Run advanced Elasticsearch queries in your IDE

Executing `search_articles` transforms how you gather academic context for your codebase. Cascade uses this tool to run complex queries, grabbing abstracts and full-text URLs that match your active project files. Once it finds the right papers, it pulls down specific records using `get_article` to feed the text directly into your project's documentation. You get instant access to verified research without leaving your editor.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DOAJ MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads your local bibliographic files and formats them automatically. It then calls the `bulk_create_articles` tool to upload batches under 600KB directly to the index.

Yes, you can modify records directly from Cascade. The agent uses `update_article` to patch existing metadata, or `create_application` to submit journal updates to the editorial team.

Cascade can identify duplicates by checking DOIs with `search_articles`. If it finds a redundant entry, it can invoke `delete_article` using your publisher API key to keep the registry clean.

No, public search tools do not require credentials. You can run `search_journals` and `get_article` freely to browse open-access metadata.

Your credentials remain secure inside your local environment. Vinkius runs this MCP server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your API tokens and metadata submissions are never stored or exposed to third parties.

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