Can I search for contract opportunities by industry code (NAICS)?

Yes! You can use industry codes like NAICS as parameters in the `list_opportunities` and `list_contracts` tools to precisely target your market sector.

How do I retrieve solicitation documents for an opportunity?

First, use the `get_opportunity` tool to find document paths. Then, use the `get_documents` tool with the opportunity ID to retrieve secure, temporary download links.

Does the integration allow monitoring competitor awards?

Absolutely. You can search past awards by company name or unique identifier using the `list_contracts` tool to understand your competitors' government footprint.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

HigherGov MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 12 tools to Get Agency, Get Awardee, Get Contract, and more

Name: HigherGov
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect HigherGov 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": {
    "highergov": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About HigherGov MCP Server

Connect your HigherGov account to any AI agent and take full control of your government market research and procurement tracking through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple HigherGov 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

Opportunity Discovery — Search for federal, state, and local government contract opportunities using precise keywords and filters
Award Analysis — Analyze past contract and grant awards to understand market trends, competitor performance, and agency spending
Entity Research — Research detailed profiles of awardees, government agencies, and key decision-makers programmatically
Document Extraction — Access and retrieve opportunity documents, attachments, and solicitations directly through your agent
Market Monitoring — Track upcoming solicitations and follow specific agencies or industries for real-time intelligence

The HigherGov 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.

All 12 HigherGov tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to HigherGov through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning government-contracts, procurement, market-intelligence, 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.

get_agency

Get agency details

get_awardee

Get awardee details

get_contract

Get contract award details

get_documents

Get opportunity documents

get_grant

Get grant award details

get_opportunity

Get opportunity details

list_agencies

List government agencies

list_awardees

List awardees (companies/orgs)

list_contracts

List government contract awards

list_grants

List government grant awards

list_opportunities

List government contract opportunities

search_by_id

Search using a HigherGov Search ID

Connect HigherGov to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire HigherGov 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 HigherGov

Open Cascade and ask: "Using HigherGov, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the HigherGov MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with HigherGov 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

HigherGov + Windsurf Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for HigherGov in Windsurf

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

"Find all current federal opportunities related to 'Cybersecurity' in Washington."

"Show me recent contract awards for 'Lockheed Martin'."

"List all grant awards in the state of 'Florida' for 2026."

Troubleshooting HigherGov MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting HigherGov 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.

HigherGov + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating HigherGov 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.