How to Use the Elsevier ScienceDirect MCP in Windsurf
Use Cascade to pull peer-reviewed research from Elsevier ScienceDirect directly into your Windsurf workspace.
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Connect Elsevier ScienceDirect MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Elsevier ScienceDirect 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.
Autonomous research with Windsurf
Cascade reads your requirements and triggers `search_sciencedirect` to find relevant papers. It parses the results to identify the right documents for your current task. Once you pick a paper, the agent uses `get_article` to pull the full text into your editor. You get the data you need without leaving your IDE.
Verify access before you code
Before Cascade attempts to fetch a file, it runs `get_article_entitlement`. This stops the agent from wasting cycles on locked content. It checks your permissions against the server's records. You avoid errors because the agent knows exactly what you can read.
Map citations to metadata
Use `get_article_metadata` to grab citations and author lists for your bibliography. The MCP Server ensures you have accurate references for your projects. Cascade handles the heavy lifting by pulling `get_serial_title` for journals or `get_nonserial_title` for books. Your code documentation stays precise and professional.
Set up Elsevier ScienceDirect 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 Elsevier ScienceDirect 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 Elsevier ScienceDirect payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Elsevier ScienceDirect tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"elsevier-sciencedirect-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Elsevier ScienceDirect. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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