itch.io MCP Server for Windsurf 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect itch.io 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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The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install itch.io and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"itchio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About itch.io MCP Server
Connect your itch.io account to any AI agent and explore your indie game library through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple itch.io tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Account Info — View your itch.io profile, username and avatar
- Your Games — Browse all games you own, created or collected
- Collections — View your game collections and browse games within them
- Collection Details — Get games from specific collections by ID
The itch.io MCP Server exposes 4 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.
How to Connect itch.io to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the itch.io 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 itch.io
Open Cascade and ask: "Using itch.io, help me...". 4 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the itch.io MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with itch.io 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 4 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
itch.io + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the itch.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from itch.io and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query itch.io tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from itch.io and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine itch.io data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
itch.io MCP Tools for Windsurf (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect itch.io to Windsurf via MCP:
get_collection_games
io collection by its collection ID. Returns game titles, URLs, cover images, prices and developer info. Get games in a specific itch.io collection
get_me
io user profile including username, display name, profile URL, avatar URL and cover URL. Use this to verify your API key is working. Get your itch.io account info
get_user_collections
io. Returns collection names, IDs, game counts and URLs. Get your itch.io game collections
get_user_games
io account including games you've purchased, collected or developed. Returns game titles, URLs, cover images, prices and developer info. Get games you own or created on itch.io
Example Prompts for itch.io in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with itch.io immediately.
"Show me my itch.io profile info."
"What games do I own on itch.io?"
"Show me my itch.io collections."
Troubleshooting itch.io MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting itch.io to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
itch.io + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating itch.io 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 itch.io with your favorite client
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Connect itch.io to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.