How to Use the Keywords AI MCP in Windsurf
Track your LLM costs and latency directly in Windsurf with the Keywords AI MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Keywords AI MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Keywords AI 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.
Monitor LLM performance inside Windsurf
Cascade needs real-time data to optimize your model routing. Use `get_usage_stats` to feed latency and performance metrics directly into your agent's context window. Stop guessing which models perform best. By calling `list_requests_by_model`, Windsurf can analyze historical request logs to identify bottlenecks in your current pipeline.
Manage your API budget with Windsurf
Don't let runaway token usage derail your sprint. You can check your remaining balance instantly by triggering `get_credits` within your IDE. Keep your team's spending in check without leaving your editor. Use `list_alerts` to see if your usage has tripped any pre-defined thresholds.
Query your LLM logs through Windsurf
Need to debug a specific failed request? Ask Cascade to fetch the raw data using `get_request` to see exactly what happened during the transaction. It's easier to verify connectivity when you have direct access. Run `check_keywordsai_status` to ensure your gateway connection is stable before you start your next batch of experiments.
Set up Keywords AI 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 Keywords AI MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Keywords AI payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Keywords AI tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"keywords-ai-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Keywords AI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
Why Choose Vinkius
Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.
Real-time monitoring
Live
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Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.
Built-in savings
60%
lower AI costs
Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.
Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about Keywords AI MCP in Windsurf
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