How to Use the LocationIQ MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I use LocationIQ to find nearby places in Windsurf?

Yes. You just ask Cascade to find locations using the nearby tool. It handles the coordinate math and provides the results in your chat window.

Chain geocoding and routing tasks directly in Windsurf with the LocationIQ MCP server.

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Geocode addresses with Windsurf

Convert messy strings into precise coordinates using `search` without leaving your IDE. Cascade handles the API calls so you can focus on building the features that matter. Type an address into your chat, and the MCP server returns the exact location data. It's fast, accurate, and ready for your next function call.

Map routes and timezones

Calculate travel paths with the `directions` tool while Cascade manages the coordinate inputs. You get reliable routing data integrated into your current project context. Check local time offsets for any location by running `timezone` via the MCP server. It keeps your global application logic synced without manual lookup tables.

Find nearby points of interest

Query specific locations for local data using the `nearby` tool inside Windsurf. Cascade parses the results to populate your UI or test data automatically. Need a visual reference? Use `static_map` to generate image URLs on the fly. It's the quickest way to see where your data points land on a map.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about LocationIQ MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings and add the server configuration under mcpServers. Refresh the panel, and Cascade will detect the available tools for your workflow.

Yes. You just ask Cascade to find locations using the `nearby` tool. It handles the coordinate math and provides the results in your chat window.

Absolutely. It connects via standard protocols, meaning you can pull mapping data into any file you're currently editing. It acts as a bridge between your code and spatial data.

Yes, you need a valid key from your provider dashboard. Pass it as an environment variable in your configuration file so the server can authenticate requests.

The server only touches the specific latitude and longitude coordinates you provide in your queries. Your data never stays on the server after the request finishes.

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