How to Use the LicenseCheck API MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can the LicenseCheck API help my Windsurf project avoid legal risk?

Absolutely. By auditing your nodemodules or requirements.txt against the API database, you'll catch restrictive licenses before they become a liability.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect LicenseCheck API 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.

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Automated license compliance for Windsurf

Cascade doesn't just read code; it checks your dependencies against legal databases. It uses `check_software_license` to identify risks before you even commit your changes. You'll see exactly which licenses are in your project. Cascade flags restricted packages so you don't accidentally ship code with incompatible terms.

Deep legal metadata retrieval

Need to know the fine print? Cascade calls `get_license_details` to pull the exact legal requirements for any ID found in your manifest. It breaks down permissions and conditions in plain English. You'll know if you can redistribute a library or if it forces your code to be open-source.

Real-time dependency auditing

Before you build, Windsurf confirms the server is healthy with `check_api_status`. It ensures your compliance checks aren't failing due to downtime. Cascade then runs `list_all_licenses` to catalog every dependency in your repo. You'll have a clear audit trail without leaving your editor.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about LicenseCheck API MCP in Windsurf

Open the Cascade panel and ask it to scan your dependencies. It automatically calls the LicenseCheck API to verify each package against known license identifiers.

Yes. Add the server configuration to your MCP settings and Cascade will discover the tools immediately. It handles the API calls so you can focus on coding.

Absolutely. By auditing your `node_modules` or `requirements.txt` against the API database, you'll catch restrictive licenses before they become a liability.

Your source code remains local. The server only sends package names to the LicenseCheck API to retrieve license metadata, keeping your proprietary logic entirely off-server.

Cascade will notify you immediately if the service is unreachable. You can use the status tool to check when the API is back online.

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