How to Use the IBM QRadar MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Cascade use the IBM QRadar MCP Server to investigate alerts in Windsurf?

Cascade queries getoffenses to find active alerts, then automatically chains AQL searches to pull matching events. You get a complete timeline in Windsurf without running a single manual command.

Q: Can I update offense notes in IBM QRadar directly from my Windsurf editor?

Yes, you use updateoffense to modify status or add context. Windsurf sends the updates straight to your console, keeping your security team in sync.

Q: How does Windsurf handle long-running AQL queries on IBM QRadar?

Windsurf uses executeaql to start the search asynchronously. It then monitors the status via getaqlstatus and retrieves the payload with getaqlresults once finished.

Q: Can I inspect my network configuration using this server?

Yes, getnetworkhierarchy lets you view defined IP zones. This helps you quickly verify if an external IP belongs to a trusted internal subnet.

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Auto-Triage Offenses with Windsurf Cascade

The `get_offenses` tool lets Windsurf pull active security alerts straight into your IDE. Cascade reads the offense details, decides which rules triggered it, and plans the investigation steps without waiting for your input. Once Cascade identifies the trigger, it uses `get_offense_details` to extract the target IPs and source coordinates. You get a fully mapped attack path using this MCP integration inside your editor before you even click a button.

Async AQL Queries via MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes `execute_aql` to let Cascade run heavy database searches in the background while you focus on the code. The agent polls `get_aql_status` autonomously, waiting for the search to complete. When the data is ready, Cascade calls `get_aql_results` to pull the raw logs directly into your active workspace. You avoid the slow QRadar web console entirely and keep your focus in Windsurf.

Keep QRadar Updated from Cascade

The `update_offense` tool gives Windsurf the power to modify status, assign ownership, or close false positives on the fly. Cascade writes the notes and updates the offense status based on the local logs it analyzed. It cross-references your internal network mapping with `get_network_hierarchy` to ensure no critical assets are involved before closing anything. Your SOC team gets clean, updated tickets in QRadar without manual copying.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about IBM QRadar MCP in Windsurf

Cascade queries `get_offenses` to find active alerts, then automatically chains AQL searches to pull matching events. You get a complete timeline in Windsurf without running a single manual command.

Yes, you use `update_offense` to modify status or add context. Windsurf sends the updates straight to your console, keeping your security team in sync.

Windsurf uses `execute_aql` to start the search asynchronously. It then monitors the status via `get_aql_status` and retrieves the payload with `get_aql_results` once finished.

Yes, `get_network_hierarchy` lets you view defined IP zones. This helps you quickly verify if an external IP belongs to a trusted internal subnet.

All Ariel query results and offense details stay inside your local Windsurf environment. Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your raw log data never touches external servers or third-party databases.

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