How to Use the FishBase MCP in Windsurf
Query FishBase taxonomic records directly inside Windsurf and let Cascade chain your data research tasks automatically.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect FishBase MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect FishBase 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.
Fetch fish data with Windsurf
Stop hunting for taxonomic IDs in a browser. Use `list_comnames` to pull species lists straight into your active context. Windsurf sees the output immediately. Cascade interprets the schema and builds your reports without you manual-copying a single string.
Check FishBase API health
Verify your connection status before running deep research loops. `get_heartbeat` returns the current server time and system availability. Your agent knows when to pause if the network hits a snag. This keeps your multi-step research plans from failing mid-execution.
Audit your data versions
Access the exact database version you need for your research. `get_versions` allows you to lock onto specific datasets for consistent results. Windsurf keeps these versions pinned in your session. You avoid the headache of mixing data from different time-stamped iterations.
Set up FishBase 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 FishBase 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 FishBase payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the FishBase tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"fishbase-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about FishBase MCP in Windsurf
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