Duolingo MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Duolingo 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": {
"duolingo": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Duolingo MCP Server
Connect to Duolingo and explore language learning progress through natural conversation — no API key needed for public data.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Duolingo 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
- User Profiles — View any user's public profile including XP, streak, language and skill progress
- Version Info — Get API version info including supported languages and features
- Dictionary Hints — Get translation hints between any two supported languages
- Store Items — Browse Duolingo store items like streak freezes and power-ups
- Leaderboards — View leaderboard rankings by XP for users and languages
- Friends — See a user's friends list with their streaks and XP
The Duolingo 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 Duolingo to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Duolingo 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 Duolingo
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Duolingo, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Duolingo MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Duolingo 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
Duolingo + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Duolingo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Duolingo and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Duolingo tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Duolingo and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Duolingo data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Duolingo MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Duolingo to Windsurf via MCP:
get_daily_leaderboard
Shows top users by XP for the current day. Optionally specify language code and timezone. Get daily leaderboard for a language
get_dictionary_hints
Returns translation pairs for the given tokens. Useful for building flashcards or vocabulary tools. Target and source are language codes (e.g. "es", "fr", "de", "en"). Get dictionary hints for word translations
get_friends
Optionally provide a user ID. Returns friend usernames, IDs, streaks and XP totals. Get Duolingo friends list
get_leaderboard
Optionally provide a user ID to get leaderboard info for a specific user. Returns rankings with usernames, XP totals and positions. Get Duolingo leaderboard data
get_store_items
Requires authentication for full details. Returns item IDs, names, prices and descriptions. Get Duolingo store items
get_user_by_id
Returns the same data as get_user_by_username but uses the numeric ID instead. Get a Duolingo user profile by user ID
get_user_by_username
Returns username, user ID, avatar, current language, total XP, streak, skills and progress. Note: Full profile data (detailed progress, skill trees) requires authentication and only works for your own account. Get a Duolingo user profile by username
get_version_info
Useful for understanding available language codes and API capabilities. Get Duolingo API version information
Example Prompts for Duolingo in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Duolingo immediately.
"Show me the Duolingo profile for user 'john_doe'."
"Get translation hints for 'hello', 'world', 'cat' from English to Spanish."
"Who is on the Spanish leaderboard today?"
Troubleshooting Duolingo MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Duolingo to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Duolingo + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Duolingo 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 Duolingo with your favorite client
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Connect Duolingo to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.