KnowFirst MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect KnowFirst 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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About KnowFirst MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to KnowFirst, the leading provider of real-time data intelligence and entity profiling.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple KnowFirst tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
Key Capabilities
- Entity Profiling — Deep search for companies and individuals to get comprehensive intelligence data
- Signal Auditing — Track changes and signals for specific entities over time to detect shifts in behavior
- Market Analysis — Access trending signals by category to understand sector-wide movements
- Relationship Mapping — Graph connections between entities to discover hidden networks and dependencies
- Source Transparency — Audit the data sources providing information for your research
Simple Integration
1. Get your KnowFirst API Key from your dashboard
2. Configure the key in this MCP server
3. Start extracting data intelligence using natural language commands
The KnowFirst MCP Server exposes 10 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 KnowFirst to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst
Open Cascade and ask: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the KnowFirst MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with KnowFirst 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
KnowFirst + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the KnowFirst MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from KnowFirst and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query KnowFirst tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from KnowFirst and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine KnowFirst data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
KnowFirst MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect KnowFirst to Windsurf via MCP:
audit_entity_changes
Audit historical changes for an entity
check_knowfirst_api_status
Check the status of the KnowFirst API
get_entity_connections
Graph the connections of an entity
get_entity_profile
Get complete intelligence profile for an entity
get_market_intelligence_trends
g., Tech, Finance). Get current market trends by category
list_entity_data_points
List raw data points for an entity
list_intelligence_sources
g., Public Records, Social Signals, News). List all data sources used by KnowFirst
query_custom_intelligence
Provide the query parameters as a JSON string. Execute a custom intelligence query
search_data_sources
Search for specific data sources
search_intelligence_entities
Returns unique entity IDs. Search for specific entities in the intelligence database
Example Prompts for KnowFirst in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with KnowFirst immediately.
"Research Acme Corp in KnowFirst"
"Show me the connections for entity 'ent_123'"
"What are the trending signals in the 'Fintech' category?"
Troubleshooting KnowFirst MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting KnowFirst to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
KnowFirst + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst with your favorite client
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Connect KnowFirst to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.