How to Use the GitHub MCP in Windsurf
Let Windsurf control your repositories directly with this MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect GitHub MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect GitHub 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.
Manage issues and PRs inside Windsurf
Cascade can now handle your backlog without leaving the editor. Use `create_new_issue` to log bugs instantly or `list_pull_requests` to see what needs a review. It handles the heavy lifting by pulling live data directly from the platform. You get immediate visibility into your project state without switching tabs.
Read repository files with Windsurf
Stop cloning every single project to check a few lines of code. Use `get_file_content` to bring specific logic directly into your context window. This MCP Server provides the raw data your agent needs to understand the codebase. It keeps your workspace clean while you focus on shipping changes.
Search and list projects for Windsurf
Find the right repo in seconds using `search_repositories` or `list_my_repositories`. You stay in the flow by letting the agent locate your work. It connects your local environment to your remote project list. You no longer need to hunt for URLs when you start a new task.
Set up GitHub 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 GitHub MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 GitHub payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the GitHub tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-extended-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about GitHub MCP in Windsurf
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