How to Use the Kitsu MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf Cascade use the Kitsu MCP Server to automate my tracking?

Cascade reads your prompt, initiates listlibraryentries to find your current watch list, and then runs updatelibraryentry to increment your episode count. It executes these steps sequentially without requiring individual approvals.

Q: Can I search for both manga and anime inside Windsurf using Kitsu?

Yes, you can. Cascade invokes listanime or listmanga depending on what you ask for, pulling descriptions, genres, and poster images directly into your editor panel.

Track your anime progress and query manga details right inside Windsurf while Cascade handles your Kitsu updates autonomously.

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Fast Anime Discovery in the Windsurf Editor

The `list_anime` tool queries the Kitsu database to find titles matching specific years, seasons, or categories. Cascade uses this tool to pull metadata directly into your workspace when you ask about specific shows. You do not have to copy-paste synopses or release dates from a browser. Cascade runs `list_manga` to fetch manga details, giving your editor instant access to volume counts and publishing status.

Hands-Free Kitsu Progress Tracking

The `update_library_entry` tool modifies your watch status, episode count, and personal rating for any anime or manga. Because Windsurf chains operations, Cascade can watch your workspace activity and update your progress without you typing a single command. If you start a new show, Cascade calls `create_library_entry` to add it to your planning list. This MCP Server handles the API payload structure so your personal tracker stays updated while you write code.

Direct Profile Inspections

The `get_user` tool pulls public profile data for any Kitsu user to check their library stats and favorite genres. Cascade reads this data over the MCP connection to compare lists or format custom recommendation tables directly in your active files. To keep your own session secure, the `get_current_user` tool verifies your active credentials. This ensures Windsurf only writes updates to your specific account during automated tracking routines.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Kitsu MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads your prompt, initiates `list_library_entries` to find your current watch list, and then runs `update_library_entry` to increment your episode count. It executes these steps sequentially without requiring individual approvals.

Yes, you can. Cascade invokes `list_anime` or `list_manga` depending on what you ask for, pulling descriptions, genres, and poster images directly into your editor panel.

Windsurf sends a direct request to the Kitsu API to add the specified title to your library. The agent formats the payload automatically so you do not have to write raw API requests.

No, this MCP Server handles all endpoints out of the box. Once connected, tools like `get_anime` and `get_manga` are instantly available to your agent.

Your Kitsu authentication tokens and library entries are processed locally inside the Vinkius secure sandbox. The server never stores your credentials, passing them directly to Kitsu's API to authenticate your profile queries safely.

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