How to Use the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I add Import.io (Web Data Extraction) to Windsurf?

Open your MCP settings panel or edit the mcpconfig.json file directly. Add the server details and hit refresh to let Cascade discover the tools.

Q: How do I check my API usage for Import.io (Web Data Extraction) in Windsurf?

Just ask the agent to run accountusage. It will fetch your current credit status and report back the remaining balance.

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Setup Import.io (Web Data Extraction) with Windsurf

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Chain complex data gathering in Windsurf

Cascade doesn't just call one tool. It chains `list_extractors` to find your target, fires `run_extractor` for the payload, and loops `get_extractor_status` until the data is ready. You define the goal, and Windsurf maps the sequence. Everything happens inside your editor. When the job finishes, the extracted JSON lands right in your context window. You can refactor or visualize the results without ever leaving your IDE.

Automate large-scale crawls with this MCP Server

Trigger bulk jobs using `start_crawl` directly from your chat. Windsurf handles the async handoff, monitoring progress through `get_crawl_status` so you know exactly when the data is ready for processing. Don't waste time checking logs. The agent manages the entire lifecycle, grabbing the final output via `get_crawl_data` once the job hits completion. It handles the heavy lifting while you focus on the logic.

Quick data exploration for Windsurf users

Need a quick look at a site structure? Run `run_magic_api` to skip the setup phase. It pulls data instantly, giving you a raw view of the target page. This is the fastest way to validate your source before committing to a full extractor. Use this for rapid prototyping or checking if a site layout has changed.

Setup guide

Set up Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "importio-web-data-extraction-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings panel or edit the mcp_config.json file directly. Add the server details and hit refresh to let Cascade discover the tools.

Absolutely. You can ask Windsurf to generate a dashboard component and pull the live data using the available extraction tools in one go.

Yes. Cascade chains these tools together. It can list, run, and retrieve data without you needing to trigger each step manually.

Just ask the agent to run `account_usage`. It will fetch your current credit status and report back the remaining balance.

Your API keys and extraction results stay within your local environment. The server only transmits the specific requests and data payloads required for your defined tasks.

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