How to Use the Epic Fhir MCP in Windsurf

Use the Epic Fhir MCP Server inside Windsurf to pull patient data directly into your coding environment.

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Connect Epic Fhir MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Epic Fhir 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.

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Autonomous patient data retrieval in Windsurf

Cascade reads your requirements and triggers the `search_patients` tool to identify the correct record. It then chains calls to `get_patient` to pull demographics without you manually switching tabs. This workflow allows Windsurf to map patient history directly into your codebase. By using `list_conditions` and `list_medications`, the agent builds a local context of the patient's health status for your application logic.

Clinical observation analysis with this MCP Server

Windsurf processes complex lab results by executing `list_observations` across specific categories like laboratory or vital-signs. The agent parses these values against reference ranges to highlight anomalies in your code. Once the data is retrieved, the agent can cross-reference findings with `list_diagnostic_reports`. This ensures your application handles clinical data with the full context of the underlying report, not just the raw value.

Integrated visit history tracking

You can ask the agent to summarize a patient's recent activity by running `list_encounters` and `list_appointments`. It organizes these events into a timeline that informs your development decisions. Every encounter is verified against `list_immunizations` to maintain an accurate health record. This connection keeps your project data current with the source of truth in the Epic environment.

Setup guide

Set up Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. 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 Epic Fhir payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Epic Fhir tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epic-fhir-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Epic Fhir MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP configuration file or use the Cascade settings panel. Add the server details there and hit refresh. Windsurf will then detect the tools automatically.

Windsurf operates as a local agent that executes your requested tasks. It only accesses the data you authorize through the MCP connection.

You get 10 distinct tools for interacting with FHIR resources. This covers everything from basic patient search to detailed medication and lab result retrieval.

The connection remains active while your MCP server is running. You can trigger tool calls at any point during your coding session.

Your health information is handled via secure, authenticated requests. No patient data is stored by the agent beyond the current task context.

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