How to Use the Gitee MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf use Gitee to read project files?

Yes, use the getfilecontent tool. Windsurf pulls the raw data directly from your repo into your current workspace.

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Connect Gitee MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Gitee 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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Autonomous repository management in Windsurf

Cascade handles your Gitee project setup by chaining `create_repo` and `list_user_repos` automatically. You define the project goal and the agent handles the repo initialization sequence. This MCP Server lets you skip the manual interface navigation. Cascade identifies the required steps and executes the Gitee tool calls in one go.

Direct issue tracking for Windsurf users

Manage your backlog by using `create_issue` and `list_repo_issues` directly from your IDE. Cascade fetches existing tickets to provide context for new code changes. Your agent parses the repository state to ensure every new issue links correctly. It keeps your Gitee board updated as you write code.

Pull request automation with Windsurf

Automate the review cycle by invoking `create_pull_request` and `list_pull_requests` through Cascade. The agent handles the metadata and submission process without you leaving the editor. This Gitee MCP Server allows your agent to check the status of pending requests before you push new commits. It keeps your team's velocity high.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Gitee MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file. Once you click refresh in the Windsurf panel, Cascade discovers the Gitee tools automatically.

Yes, use the `get_file_content` tool. Windsurf pulls the raw data directly from your repo into your current workspace.

Absolutely. Cascade chains multiple tool calls to perform complex operations like creating a repo and populating it with initial files.

Vinkius handles the auth layer. You provide a single endpoint token, and the server manages the connection securely.

Yes. Only your specific Gitee repository metadata and file contents are accessed. No data is stored or shared beyond your active session.

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