How to Use the Gitea MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Gitea handle organization data in Windsurf?

The server uses getorg and listorgrepos to fetch specific metadata. It respects your token scope to ensure you only see what your account is authorized to view.

Connect Gitea to Windsurf and let Cascade handle your repo management without leaving the editor.

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Connect Gitea MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Gitea 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.

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Full repo visibility in Windsurf

Cascade can pull your entire list of projects using `list_repos` to get clone URLs and branch data instantly. It knows exactly which private or public repositories you have access to, so you don't have to switch tabs. This MCP Server provides the context Windsurf needs to map out your codebase structure. You just ask for a repo overview, and it handles the rest.

Manage Gitea issues and PRs

Give your agent the ability to track work by running `list_issues` and `list_pulls` directly against your Gitea instance. It reads through open items to prioritize what needs attention next. When you need more detail, `get_issue` pulls the full metadata so you can decide how to proceed. It turns your IDE into a command center for your git workflow.

Navigate Gitea organizations

Use `list_orgs` and `list_org_repos` to jump between different team workspaces without manual navigation. Windsurf keeps track of your organization memberships so you can target the right repository every time. This keeps your context clean when you are jumping between different team projects. You focus on the code while the MCP Server handles the organization lookup.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Gitea MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the Cascade MCP section. You can add the server configuration directly there or use the built-in marketplace for a faster install.

Yes, once you configure the tools, your agent can read repo data, list branches, and fetch issues. It operates within the permissions granted by your provided access token.

Your connection is handled via secure endpoints. The server only accesses the data you explicitly query through the tools, keeping your private code isolated from outside agents.

The server is optimized to return branch lists quickly. By using `list_branches` only when needed, you keep your IDE responsive and your workspace clean.

The server uses `get_org` and `list_org_repos` to fetch specific metadata. It respects your token scope to ensure you only see what your account is authorized to view.

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