Can I ask natural language questions about my codebase?

Yes! The `query_codebase` tool sends a natural language question along with repository references and returns AI-generated answers with specific code references (file paths and line numbers). For follow-up questions, use `query_with_context` with the session ID from the previous response to maintain conversation continuity.

Do I need to index my repository before querying it?

Yes. Use `index_repository` with the remote host (github or gitlab), repository path (owner/repo), and branch name. Check indexing progress with `get_repository_status`. Once indexed, you can query and search the repository. Use `reindex_repository` to refresh the index after significant code changes.

Can I search for specific code patterns across my repositories?

Yes. The `search_codebase` tool performs semantic search across your indexed repositories to find relevant files and functions. For targeted results, use `search_by_filepath` to narrow the search to a specific file path. Use `get_file_info` to retrieve indexed metadata for any file.

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Greptile MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 11 tools to Delete Repository, Get File Info, Get Greptile Usage, and more

Name: Greptile
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Greptile 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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Greptile MCP Server

Connect your Greptile account to any AI agent and unlock AI-powered codebase understanding through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Greptile tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

AI Codebase Q&A — Ask natural language questions about one or more repositories and receive AI-generated answers with code references
Contextual Follow-ups — Continue conversations with session context for multi-turn codebase exploration
Semantic Code Search — Search across indexed repositories to find relevant files, functions, and code patterns
File-Specific Search — Target searches within a specific file path for precise results
Repository Indexing — Submit GitHub or GitLab repositories for indexing, check progress, and trigger re-indexing
Repository Management — List all indexed repos, inspect file metadata, and remove outdated indexes
Usage Monitoring — Track API consumption and rate limits

The Greptile MCP Server exposes 11 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.

All 11 Greptile tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Greptile through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning codebase-intelligence, semantic-search, repository-indexing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

delete_repository

Delete indexed repository

get_file_info

Get file info

get_greptile_usage

Check API usage

get_repository_status

Get repository status

index_repository

Index a repository

list_repositories

List indexed repositories

query_codebase

Query codebase with AI

query_with_context

Query with session context

reindex_repository

Reindex a repository

search_by_filepath

Search in specific file

search_codebase

Search codebase

Connect Greptile to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Greptile into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Greptile

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Greptile, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Greptile MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Greptile 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 11 tools are immediately available

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

Greptile + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Greptile MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Greptile and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

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

Example Prompts for Greptile in Windsurf

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

"How does the authentication middleware work in our backend repository?"

"Search for all files that import the database connection module and show me the file info."

"Index our new frontend repository and check the indexing status."

Troubleshooting Greptile MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Greptile 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.

Greptile + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Greptile 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.