edX MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect edX 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": {
"edx": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About edX MCP Server
Connect to edX and explore the world's largest online learning platform through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple edX 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
- Course Search — Search thousands of courses by topic, university, level and language
- Course Details — Get full course info including descriptions, prerequisites and effort estimates
- Course Runs — Find upcoming and current course offerings with start dates and enrollment links
- Programs — Browse MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries and Bootcamps
- Organizations — Explore all partner universities and institutions (Harvard, MIT, Google, IBM)
- Subjects — Discover all subject categories available on the platform
The edX 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 edX to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the edX 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 edX
Open Cascade and ask: "Using edX, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the edX MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with edX 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
edX + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the edX MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from edX and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query edX tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from edX and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine edX data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
edX MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect edX to Windsurf via MCP:
get_course
Returns title, description, organization, level, subjects, pacing, estimated effort, prerequisites and available course runs. Get detailed info for a specific edX course
get_course_run
Get details for a specific course run
get_course_runs
Optionally filter by course key and status (upcoming, current, archived). Get course runs (scheduled offerings) for courses
get_organizations
Returns organization names, descriptions, logos and course counts. Includes Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, Google, IBM and many more. Get partner organizations that offer courses on edX
get_program
Get details for a specific edX program
get_subjects
Returns subject names, descriptions and course counts. Useful for discovering what topics are covered on the platform. Get course subject categories
search_courses
Supports free-text search, filtering by organization, level (beginner/intermediate/advanced), language, subject. Returns course titles, descriptions, organizations, levels, subjects and enrollment links. Search for online courses on edX
search_programs
Includes MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries and Bootcamps. Returns program titles, descriptions, course counts and type. Search for edX programs (MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries)
Example Prompts for edX in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with edX immediately.
"Find machine learning courses from Harvard."
"Show me all MicroMasters programs in Data Science."
"What organizations offer courses on edX?"
Troubleshooting edX MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting edX to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
edX + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating edX 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 edX with your favorite client
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Connect edX to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.