Fly.io MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Fly.io through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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About Fly.io MCP Server
Connect your Fly.io account to any AI agent and take full control of your edge computing and container orchestration through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Fly.io tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- App Space Orchestration — List logical parent containers (Apps) spanning the Fly Edge network, identifying anycast assignments and dedicated IPv4/IPv6 IPs natively
- Machine Runtime Management — Navigate and control individual MicroVM (Machine) endpoints, fetching unique IDs and explicit placement regions flawlessly
- Autonomous Scaling — Provision new highly available Edge Machines to scale horizontal capacities dynamically without waiting on full platform deployments
- Live Health Auditing — Examine exhaustive runtime states, returning dynamic executing statuses (started, stopped, suspended) and docker image digests in real-time
- Remote Command Execution — Inject and run shell commands inside active Machines bypassing SSH by interacting directly with the hypervisor API securely
- Persistent Storage Control — List hardware NVMe Volumes attached to your apps to manage stateful data like PostgreSQL or SQLite independent of compute
- Network DNA Extraction — Retrieve the operational baseline of Fly Apps, identifying Wireguard ranges and cluster master regions synchronously
The Fly.io MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Fly.io to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Fly.io MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Fly.io
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Fly.io, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Fly.io MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Fly.io through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Fly.io + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Fly.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Fly.io and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Fly.io tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Fly.io and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Fly.io data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Fly.io MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Fly.io to Windsurf via MCP:
create_machine
Scales horizontal capacities dynamically without waiting on full platform deployments. Provision a new highly available Edge Machine inside an App
delete_machine
The Firecracker VM is dropped, compute billing ceases immediately, and any ephemeral disk state dissolves. Fails safely if persistent volumes are explicitly attached without the force flag. Terminate and destroy a Fly Machine forever (Scale Down)
exec_machine
Useful for `ls`, `ps aux`, `top`, or running internal database diagnostic migrations. Inject and run a shell/Bash command inside an active Fly Machine
get_app
Identifies the primary Region holding the cluster master, internal Wireguard network ranges assigned, and any active Anycast IPs actively routing inbound user traffic globally. Retrieve the operational baseline state of a distinct Fly App
get_machine
Returns dynamic executing states ("started", "stopped", "suspended"), the precise docker image digest/SHA actively booted into RAM, and any mapped volume points tying persistent SQLite/Postgres logs. Get exhaustive runtime states attached to a single Fly Machine
list_apps
Apps are fundamentally distinct collections of individual microVMs (Machines), dedicated IPv4/IPv6 anycast assignments, and persistent storage volumes. List Fly.io App spaces belonging to an Organization
list_machines
Retrieves unique identifiers and explicit placement Regions (e.g., iad, ams, nrt). List individual MicroVM (Machine) endpoints inside a Fly App
list_volumes
Crucial identifier for managing stateful applications (PostgreSQL, SQLite, persistent cache) safely independent of compute instances. List persistent hardware NVMe Volumes attached to an App
start_machine
Utilized extensively when recovering paused batch processors or restarting crashed worker nodes dynamically across edge points of presence. Boot a previously stopped or suspended Fly Machine
stop_machine
Drastically reduces latency bills during idle cycles outside typical user ingress bands. Gracefully halt a running Fly.io internal Machine
Example Prompts for Fly.io in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Fly.io immediately.
"List all machines in my 'web-api' app"
"Run 'ls -la /app' on machine '918572b0' in app 'web-api'"
"Show me the persistent volumes for 'web-api'"
Troubleshooting Fly.io MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Fly.io to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Fly.io + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Fly.io MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Fly.io with your favorite client
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Connect Fly.io to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.