How to Use the Drata MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf fix Drata audit failures?

Windsurf identifies the failure using dratalisttests. While it can't change your cloud provider settings without permission, it highlights exactly what needs patching.

Q: Does this handle multi-framework Drata reports?

You can use dratalistframeworks to see how you stack up across ISO 27001 or SOC 2. It gives you the high-level score instantly.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Drata to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate Windsurf audit readiness

Windsurf uses `drata_list_tests` to find infrastructure drift before an auditor does. It identifies failing cloud assets and maps them to your active security requirements without you leaving the editor. Your agent inspects `drata_list_controls` to prioritize high-risk failures. You get a clear list of what’s broken and exactly which framework criteria you’re currently violating.

Manage personnel compliance in Windsurf

Stop chasing teammates for training signatures. Windsurf checks `drata_list_personnel` to identify who hasn't finished their security awareness modules or device enrollment. Cascade can cross-reference `drata_get_person` data against your access logs. It flags missing background checks or overdue policy acknowledgments so you can resolve them before they block your SOC 2 audit.

Verify infrastructure with Windsurf

Audit your cloud footprint by calling `drata_list_assets` inside Windsurf. It pulls the encryption status and regional data for every bucket and database in your stack. You can use `drata_get_policy` to verify if your current infrastructure matches your written security documentation. It turns manual verification into a single, automated step.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Drata MCP in Windsurf

Add the server to your configuration file. Once connected, Cascade automatically discovers the tools and can query your compliance data.

Windsurf identifies the failure using `drata_list_tests`. While it can't change your cloud provider settings without permission, it highlights exactly what needs patching.

Yes. Vinkius handles the connection through an isolated sandbox. Your agent only sees the specific compliance data you request via the MCP protocol.

You can use `drata_list_frameworks` to see how you stack up across ISO 27001 or SOC 2. It gives you the high-level score instantly.

It accesses your non-sensitive compliance metadata. This includes test results, policy acknowledgment rates, and asset inventory lists needed for audit prep.

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