IBM QRadar MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect IBM QRadar 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"ibm-qradar": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About IBM QRadar MCP Server
Connect IBM QRadar to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect IBM QRadar to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the IBM QRadar 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 IBM QRadar
Open Cascade and ask: "Using IBM QRadar, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the IBM QRadar MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with IBM QRadar 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
IBM QRadar + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the IBM QRadar MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from IBM QRadar and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query IBM QRadar tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from IBM QRadar and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine IBM QRadar data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
IBM QRadar MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect IBM QRadar to Windsurf via MCP:
execute_aql
Returns a search ID for async retrieval. Execute an Ariel Query Language (AQL) search
get_aql_results
Get results from a completed AQL search
get_aql_status
Get the status of an AQL search
get_log_sources
List QRadar log sources
get_network_hierarchy
List QRadar network hierarchy
get_offense_details
Get details for a specific QRadar offense
get_offenses
List QRadar offenses
get_reference_sets
). List QRadar reference sets
get_rules
List QRadar correlation rules
update_offense
Update a QRadar offense
Troubleshooting IBM QRadar MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting IBM QRadar to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
IBM QRadar + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating IBM QRadar MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect IBM QRadar with your favorite client
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
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Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect IBM QRadar to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.