How to Use the GDACS MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I filter the types of alerts Windsurf gets from the GDACS MCP Server?

Yes. The getalerts and geteventlist tools support filtering by event type. You can tell Windsurf to only fetch alerts for floods (FL) or wildfires (WF), ignoring other event categories to reduce noise.

Connect Windsurf to GDACS and let its Cascade agent autonomously monitor global disasters and map their impact.

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Get Autonomous Disaster Briefings

The GDACS server gives Windsurf's Cascade agent direct access to global hazard data. Point it at a region and ask for a threat summary. Cascade starts with `get_alerts` to find active events, then decides on its own to run `get_event_detail` and `get_impacts` for anything coded red or orange. You get a full report without prompting each step. It's not just a data feed; Cascade acts like an automated analyst, chaining tools to build a complete picture of the situation. This is how you separate signal from noise.

Map Threat Zones Against Your Assets

This is more than just coordinates. Ask Windsurf to map the impact of a hurricane. Cascade uses `get_latest_cyclones` to find the storm, then pulls its forecast track and exposure polygons with `get_event_geojson`. Because Cascade can read your open files, it can overlay that disaster data on a list of your warehouse locations or shipping routes. You don't just get an alert. You get a visual risk assessment showing you exactly what's in harm's way.

Proactive Threat Hunting with this MCP Server

Don't wait for alerts to come to you. Use Windsurf to actively hunt for risks. Ask something like, "Find all earthquakes above magnitude 6.0 in Southeast Asia this month and summarize their impact." Cascade plans the job: it calls `get_event_list` with `EQ` and date filters, then loops through the results, running `get_impacts` on each one. It's a research assistant that connects directly to the source, turning your questions into hard data.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about GDACS MCP in Windsurf

Give Windsurf's Cascade agent a list of coordinates for your shipping lanes. Then, task it to periodically run `get_latest_cyclones` and check if any forecast tracks from `get_event_geojson` intersect with your routes. Cascade can do this autonomously in the background.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains tools together without you needing to approve each step. You set a high-level goal, like "brief me on all red alerts," and Cascade figures out it needs to use `get_alerts`, `get_event_detail`, and `get_impacts` in sequence to get the job done.

Yes. The `get_alerts` and `get_event_list` tools support filtering by event type. You can tell Windsurf to only fetch alerts for floods (`FL`) or wildfires (`WF`), ignoring other event categories to reduce noise.

The fastest way is through the built-in MCP Marketplace in Windsurf for a one-click install. You can also add it manually in your settings by editing `mcp_config.json` and adding the server details.

No. Your AI client only sends requests for public disaster data like event types, locations, and magnitudes. The GDACS server never sees your code, your asset locations, or any other proprietary information.

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