How to Use the Last.fm Alternative MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I set up the Last.fm Alternative MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file in Windsurf or use the Settings UI under Cascade to add the server configuration. Once added, Cascade automatically discovers the tools and lets you query track info or scrobble songs via natural language commands.

Feed your real-time listening history and music metadata directly to Windsurf's Cascade agent to automate playlist logging.

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Auto-scrobble tracks while you code in Windsurf

The `scrobble_track` tool sends your listening history to the music platform the second your track duration requirements are met. Cascade handles the timing checks in the background, meaning you don't have to manually trigger updates while writing code. Just configure your session key once and let this MCP server run in the background. Cascade watches your editor state and fires off the payload without breaking your focus.

Pull track metadata into your Windsurf workspace

The `get_track_info` tool fetches artist details, play counts, and MusicBrainz IDs directly into your active workspace. Windsurf uses this raw data to build context-aware recommendations or parse your local music files. Cascade combines this with `get_tag_info` to automatically categorize your local audio library based on global community tags. It writes the metadata directly to your files without you writing a single parser.

Track listening states inside Windsurf Cascade

The `update_now_playing` tool broadcasts your current song to your profile the moment you press play on your local system. Windsurf coordinates this state change by monitoring your OS media keys or local player logs. Cascade links this with `get_user_info` to verify your profile status matches your active session. It handles the API handshake and token storage without cluttering your workspace configuration files.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Last.fm Alternative MCP in Windsurf

Open your `mcp_config.json` file in Windsurf or use the Settings UI under Cascade to add the server configuration. Once added, Cascade automatically discovers the tools and lets you query track info or scrobble songs via natural language commands.

Yes, Windsurf's Cascade agent chains actions like fetching tags and scrobbling without asking for permission at every step. You tell Cascade to update your profile, and it coordinates the session keys and API calls on its own.

No, this server requires an active internet connection to communicate with the music platform's API endpoints. While Windsurf can parse local file metadata offline, it needs a live connection to scrobble tracks or fetch community tags.

The API rejects the request, as the platform requires tracks to be longer than 30 seconds to count. This server enforces this rule before sending the payload, saving you API bandwidth and preventing rate-limiting blocks.

Your session keys and listening history are processed locally within the Vinkius sandbox. This server never writes your credentials to external logs, and your tokens are only sent directly to the official music platform API over HTTPS.

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