How to Use the LibreTranslate API MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I add the LibreTranslate API to Windsurf?

Open your mcpconfig.json file or go to the Cascade settings panel. Add the server entry under mcpServers, then hit refresh to let the agent discover the tools.

Q: How do I verify if the LibreTranslate API is responding in Windsurf?

Simply ask Cascade to run the checkapistatus tool. It will ping the service and report back if the API is operational.

Translate and detect text directly inside Windsurf. Let Cascade handle language logic without context switching.

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Instant language detection for Windsurf

Cascade uses `detect_language` to identify the input text before you even start drafting. It analyzes the string and returns the language code automatically. This keeps your codebase clean. You don't need manual checks because the tool identifies the source language during your workflow.

Direct translation via Windsurf

Use `translate_text` to push strings through your chosen LibreTranslate instance. You define the source and target, and the tool returns the translated output immediately. This bypasses external web translators. Cascade executes the call, grabs the result, and inserts it straight into your active file.

Check your LibreTranslate API health

Run `check_api_status` to verify your connection before triggering heavy translation jobs. It confirms the server is up and ready to process requests. Never guess if your local instance is alive. This tool gives you an immediate binary response so you can proceed with confidence.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about LibreTranslate API MCP in Windsurf

Open your mcp_config.json file or go to the Cascade settings panel. Add the server entry under mcpServers, then hit refresh to let the agent discover the tools.

Yes. Cascade can iterate through your project files and apply `translate_text` to every string it finds. It automates the process without you needing to copy-paste data.

It depends on your infrastructure. If you host a local LibreTranslate instance, the MCP server connects to that local URL, ensuring your translations never leave your network.

Simply ask Cascade to run the `check_api_status` tool. It will ping the service and report back if the API is operational.

The server only touches the specific text strings you send for translation. Because it runs locally or on your own infrastructure, no third-party services see your source data.

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