Can I upload large files directly through this server?

The `upload_object` tool is designed for small to medium text-based content. For very large binary files or production datasets, it is recommended to use the gsutil CLI or the Google Cloud Console to ensure optimal transfer speeds and integrity.

How do I check if a bucket is publicly accessible?

You can use the `list_bucket_acl` or `get_bucket_iam` tools. The AI agent will retrieve the permissions and can identify if roles like 'allUsers' or 'allAuthenticatedUsers' have been granted access.

Can I move files between different buckets?

Yes! Use the `copy_object` tool to copy an object from a source bucket to a destination bucket. To 'move' it, you would typically copy the object first and then use `delete_object` on the source.

Google Cloud Storage MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Google Cloud Storage
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About Google Cloud Storage MCP Server

Connect your Google Cloud Storage project to your AI agent and streamline your cloud data management. Use natural language to browse buckets, inspect file metadata, manage object lifecycles, and audit security permissions across your global storage infrastructure.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Google Cloud Storage tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Bucket Exploration — List all buckets in your project and retrieve detailed metadata including location and storage class
Object Management — Browse files within buckets using prefixes (folders), view sizes, and delete or copy objects effortlessly
Data Operations — Upload text-based content directly or initiate object copies between buckets via simple commands
Security Auditing — Check Access Control Lists (ACLs) and IAM policies for both buckets and individual objects to ensure compliance
Project Insights — Retrieve service account details and manage HMAC keys for legacy or cross-cloud integrations

The Google Cloud Storage MCP Server exposes 12 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 Google Cloud Storage to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Google Cloud Storage 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 Google Cloud Storage

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Cloud Storage, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Google Cloud Storage MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Google Cloud Storage 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 12 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Google Cloud Storage + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Google Cloud Storage MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Google Cloud Storage and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Google Cloud Storage tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Google Cloud Storage and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Google Cloud Storage data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Google Cloud Storage MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Cloud Storage to Windsurf via MCP:

copy_object

Copy an object within or between buckets

delete_object

Remove an object from a bucket

get_bucket_iam

Get IAM policy for a bucket

get_bucket_metadata

Get metadata for a specific bucket

get_object_metadata

Get metadata for a specific object (file)

get_project_service_account

Check the storage service account for the project

list_bucket_acl

Check bucket permissions

list_buckets

List all buckets in the project

list_hmac_keys

List HMAC keys for a service account

list_object_acl

Check permissions for a specific object

list_objects

List objects within a bucket

upload_object

Upload a new file to a bucket

Example Prompts for Google Cloud Storage in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Google Cloud Storage immediately.

"List all buckets in my Google Cloud project."

"Find all files in bucket 'prod-assets' that start with 'images/2024/'."

"Check who has access to the 'user-uploads-data' bucket."

Troubleshooting Google Cloud Storage MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Google Cloud Storage to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Google Cloud Storage + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Google Cloud Storage MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.