E2B MCP Server for Windsurf 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect E2B through the 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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Vinkius Desktop App
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{
"mcpServers": {
"e2b": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About E2B MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to E2B — the leading sandbox platform for AI code execution, trusted by OpenAI, Anthropic, and thousands of AI companies.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple E2B tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 3 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Create Sandboxes — Spin up isolated Linux environments in ~150ms. Each sandbox is a Firecracker microVM with its own kernel, filesystem, and network
- List Sandboxes — Monitor all active sandbox environments, their templates, and resource usage
- Kill Sandboxes — Terminate environments when done to release resources and reduce costs
The E2B MCP Server exposes 3 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 E2B to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the E2B 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 E2B
Open Cascade and ask: "Using E2B, help me..." — 3 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the E2B MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with E2B 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 3 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
E2B + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the E2B MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from E2B and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query E2B tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from E2B and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine E2B data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
E2B MCP Tools for Windsurf (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect E2B to Windsurf via MCP:
create_sandbox
The sandbox is an isolated Linux VM that starts in ~150ms. Use templates like "base" (default), "python3", or "node" for pre-configured environments. Default timeout is 300 seconds. Create a new isolated cloud sandbox for running code securely. Each sandbox is a Firecracker microVM with its own filesystem
kill_sandbox
The sandbox and its filesystem contents are permanently deleted. Terminate a running sandbox by its ID
list_sandboxes
Useful for monitoring active environments and managing resources. List all currently active sandboxes in your E2B account
Example Prompts for E2B in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with E2B immediately.
"Create a Python sandbox so I can run a data analysis script."
"Show me all my running sandboxes."
"Kill sandbox sbx_ghi789 — I'm done with it."
Troubleshooting E2B MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting E2B to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
E2B + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating E2B 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 E2B with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect E2B to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.