How to Use the IPinfo MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf use IPinfo data to block bad actors?

Yes. You can instruct the agent to use getprivacydetails to flag VPN or proxy traffic. It will then propose code changes to restrict access for those specific IP classifications.

Q: Is the IPinfo data accurate enough for production security in Windsurf?

The data provided by getipdetails is high-fidelity and standard for modern network analysis. Use it as a weighted feature in your risk engine to build reliable security logic.

Q: Does this MCP Server require a paid plan for historical lookups?

Historical lookups via getiphistorical depend on your specific account level. Check your dashboard to ensure your subscription covers these requests.

Use the IPinfo MCP Server inside Windsurf to automate network audits and IP intelligence directly within your codebase.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect IPinfo to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Autonomous IP Auditing in Windsurf

Cascade can now pull real-time ASN and geolocation data without you leaving the editor. By calling `get_ip_details` and `get_asn_details`, the agent maps out network infrastructure as it writes your networking logic. Stop guessing where your traffic originates. Cascade chains these tools to verify IP ranges and build accurate risk profiles for every incoming request.

Privacy Detection for Secure Development

Use `get_privacy_details` to flag suspicious traffic or proxy usage during your testing phase. The agent identifies if an IP is masking its origin, which lets you harden your authentication layers immediately. It's a faster way to handle security audits. You set the goal, and the agent runs the checks to ensure your application logic accounts for privacy-conscious users.

Historical Data Analysis

Access past IP data to trace network changes over time using `get_ip_historical`. This helps you debug issues that occurred before a recent deployment or configuration shift. Your agent handles the lookup and presents the findings in the chat window. It simplifies the process of cross-referencing current network states with historical records.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about IPinfo MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings in Windsurf and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you hit refresh, Cascade will auto-discover the tools and begin using them for your tasks.

Yes. You can instruct the agent to use `get_privacy_details` to flag VPN or proxy traffic. It will then propose code changes to restrict access for those specific IP classifications.

The data provided by `get_ip_details` is high-fidelity and standard for modern network analysis. Use it as a weighted feature in your risk engine to build reliable security logic.

Historical lookups via `get_ip_historical` depend on your specific account level. Check your dashboard to ensure your subscription covers these requests.

The server transmits your query to the API endpoint and returns the result to your agent. Vinkius manages the connection, ensuring your environment remains isolated and secure.

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