Genius MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Genius 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"genius": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Genius MCP Server
Connect to Genius and access the world's largest lyrics database through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Genius tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Song Search — Search millions of songs by title, lyrics, artist name or any keyword
- Song Details — Get full song info including lyrics (plain text), artist, album, release date and producers
- Annotations — Read community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning
- Artist Info — Get artist profiles with IQ scores, images and Genius page URLs
- Artist Songs — Browse all songs by a specific artist
- Album Info — Get album details including track lists and artist info
The Genius MCP Server exposes 7 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 Genius to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Genius 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 Genius
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Genius, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Genius MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Genius 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 7 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Genius + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Genius MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Genius and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Genius tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Genius and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Genius data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Genius MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Genius to Windsurf via MCP:
get_album
Returns album name, artist, cover art, release date and track list. Use the album ID from song results or search. Get album details including track list and artist
get_annotation
Returns the annotated text, full explanation body (in plain text and HTML), author info, vote counts and cosigns. Use the annotation ID from get_song_annotations results. Get details for a specific annotation (explainer text)
get_artist
Returns artist name, IQ score, profile image, description and Genius page URL. Use the artist ID from song search results or get_artist_songs. Get artist profile info including name, IQ and image
get_artist_songs
Returns song titles, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Paginated — use page parameter to navigate through results. Get all songs by a specific artist
get_song
Returns full title, artist, album, release date, producer info, song art, Genius page URL and full lyrics (in plain text and HTML formats). Use the song ID from search_songs results. Get detailed info for a specific song including lyrics
get_song_annotations
Annotations are community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning. Returns annotated lyric fragments with explanation text, author info and vote counts. Use the song ID from search_songs. Get annotations (explainer text) for a specific song
search_songs
Returns song titles, artist names, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Use this to find songs before getting detailed info with get_song. Search for songs on Genius by title, lyrics or artist
Example Prompts for Genius in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Genius immediately.
"Search for Bohemian Rhapsody."
"Get the lyrics for Bohemian Rhapsody."
"Show me annotations for 'Scaramouche' in Bohemian Rhapsody."
Troubleshooting Genius MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Genius to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Genius + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Genius 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 Genius with your favorite client
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Connect Genius to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.