How to Use the FCC Geo MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I add the FCC Geo MCP server to my Windsurf environment?

Edit your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file or use the Cascade settings UI to add the server under mcpServers. Once you click refresh, Cascade will auto-discover the geocoding tools.

Get instant FCC telecom zones and US Census Block data directly inside Windsurf without messing with API keys.

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Map Coordinates to Census Blocks in Windsurf Cascade

The `get_census_block_by_lat_lon` tool converts raw coordinates into FIPS codes and county names. Cascade uses this tool to instantly resolve locations when you ask it to analyze a batch of coordinates in your workspace. Instead of writing a custom Python geocoding script, you just point Windsurf to your CSV of coordinates. Cascade runs the tool for each row and appends the FIPS codes directly to your active file using this MCP connection.

Resolve Telecom Boundaries Automatically

The `get_fcc_areas_by_lat_lon` tool identifies overlapping CMA, PEA, and EAG boundaries for any coordinate pair. Cascade chains this tool with your local database queries to tag customer accounts with their exact regulatory zones. You tell Cascade to audit a list of cell tower locations, and it automatically triggers the lookup to verify compliance. It handles the entire sequence without asking you to copy-paste data between a browser and your editor.

Build Geofenced Workflows with This MCP Server

This MCP server exposes direct endpoints to query official FCC geographic databases without requiring any local data storage. Windsurf reads these tools during your planning phase and inserts the correct calls right into your code. You don't need to sign up for government developer portals or handle rate limits yourself. Vinkius hosts the connection, letting Cascade focus on writing the logic that acts on the returned FIPS boundaries.

Setup guide

Set up FCC Geo 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 FCC Geo 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 FCC Geo payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the FCC Geo tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about FCC Geo MCP in Windsurf

Edit your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file or use the Cascade settings UI to add the server under `mcpServers`. Once you click refresh, Cascade will auto-discover the geocoding tools.

Yes, Cascade excels at this. You can ask Windsurf to read coordinates from your database, run the `get_census_block_by_lat_lon` tool, and then write the FIPS codes back to your local table.

No, you don't need any API keys. Vinkius handles the connection to the government endpoints, so Windsurf can run queries immediately without any authentication setup.

You can retrieve CMA (Cellular Market Areas), PEA (Partial Economic Areas), and EAG (Economic Area Groupings) boundaries. The `get_fcc_areas_by_lat_lon` tool returns these zones instantly for any US coordinate pair.

Your coordinates are processed in an ephemeral V8 sandbox and sent directly to the FCC API. Vinkius never stores or logs the geographic coordinates you query, maintaining complete privacy for your location-based apps.

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