How to Use the FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I search for specific FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) records using Windsurf?

Open your terminal or the MCP panel and trigger the searchdruglabels tool with your specific query parameters. Windsurf will execute the call and return the matching SPL data directly into your active context.

Q: Can I count label occurrences in FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) using Windsurf?

Yes, use the countdruglabels tool to aggregate field data. It provides the total count for the field you define in your request.

Q: Where do I configure this server?

Add the server details to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Alternatively, use the MCP Servers UI in the Cascade settings menu.

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Search and filter drug labeling data

Use the `search_drug_labels` tool to query structured product labeling records directly from the openFDA database. Cascade identifies relevant fields like brand names or specific warnings to pull precise record sets for your current file. This bypasses manual web searches by returning raw JSON payloads into your workspace. Windsurf then parses these results to help you build out compliance documentation or safety reports.

Quantify regulatory trends

Execute `count_drug_labels` to get immediate statistics on specific fields across the entire FDA dataset. This tool aggregates data points so you can see how often specific drug attributes appear in the wild. It works by returning count totals that you can use to validate market prevalence or check for common labeling patterns. You don't need to manually scan thousands of records to find a trend.

Manage server connections

Add this MCP Server to your mcp_config.json file to give your agent immediate access to the FDA registry. Once connected, the tools appear in your Cascade UI automatically. You avoid the overhead of setting up external API wrappers. The server handles the connection logic, leaving you to focus on writing code that consumes the labeling data.

Setup guide

Set up FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) 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 FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) 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 FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fda-drug-labels-openfda-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FDA Drug Labels (openFDA) MCP in Windsurf

Open your terminal or the MCP panel and trigger the `search_drug_labels` tool with your specific query parameters. Windsurf will execute the call and return the matching SPL data directly into your active context.

Yes, use the `count_drug_labels` tool to aggregate field data. It provides the total count for the field you define in your request.

This server only accesses public data from the openFDA API. No proprietary or user-specific information is transmitted or stored during your queries.

Add the server details to your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file. Alternatively, use the MCP Servers UI in the Cascade settings menu.

The server currently interacts with the public endpoint. No authentication tokens are required for standard read operations.

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