How to Use the edX MCP in Windsurf
Use the edX MCP Server to pull course data directly into Windsurf, letting Cascade plan and execute your learning research.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect edX MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect edX 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.
Search and filter courses instantly
Cascade uses `search_courses` to query the entire platform catalog based on your specific technical requirements. It instantly parses results to filter by level, organization, or subject matter. Once it identifies relevant matches, it presents the course titles and enrollment links directly in your chat. You skip the manual browsing and get right to the data.
Get granular course metadata
When you need specific details, Cascade triggers `get_course` to pull exact prerequisites, pacing, and effort estimates. It knows exactly what information to grab to help you evaluate a syllabus. This tool returns structured data that Windsurf uses to build context for your project. You see exactly what you are signing up for before you ever leave the IDE.
Discover scheduled offerings
Cascade calls `get_course_runs` to check the current status of any class, including upcoming or archived sessions. It handles the API requests to ensure you only see active enrollment options. This ensures your agentic workflow remains accurate and tied to real-world dates. You avoid outdated information by relying on live telemetry from the platform.
Set up edX 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 edX MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 edX payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the edX tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"edx-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about edX MCP in Windsurf
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