What kind of Lokalise API token do I need for this integration?

You need a Personal Access Token from your Lokalise account. Go to your profile settings, find the API Tokens section, and generate a new token with read/write access to projects. Keep this token secure as it grants full API access to your account.

How do I add a new translation key to my Lokalise project via the AI agent?

Use the `create_key` action with the project ID, key name (e.g., `homepage.welcome.title`), and optionally specify platforms, tags, and a description. The key will be created with the base language placeholder ready for translation.

Can I export all my translations in a specific format like JSON or YAML?

Yes! Use the `download_file` action and specify the `format` parameter (e.g., `json`, `yml`, `xliff`, `strings`, `xml`). You can also filter by specific languages or filenames to generate targeted export bundles.

Is it possible to add translations programmatically for multiple languages at once?

Yes. The `add_translation` action supports adding translations for one or more keys at once. You can also mark translations as fuzzy or reviewed to indicate their quality status in the workflow.

Lokalise MCP Server for Windsurf 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Lokalise MCP Server

Connect your Lokalise account to any AI agent and take full control of your translation and localization workflows through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Lokalise tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Project Management — List all translation projects, fetch detailed project metadata, and create new projects directly from the API
Key Management — Query translation keys with filters by platform, tags, or filenames, plus create and update keys programmatically
Translation Operations — Fetch translations for any key, add new translations with review/fuzzy flags, and manage multi-language content
File Import/Export — Upload localization files (JSON, YAML, XLIFF) and generate download bundles in any supported format
Team & Orders — List team members and their roles, plus inspect professional translation orders

The Lokalise MCP Server exposes 13 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 Lokalise to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Lokalise 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 Lokalise

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Lokalise, help me...". 13 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Lokalise MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Lokalise 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 13 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Lokalise + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Lokalise MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Lokalise and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Lokalise tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Lokalise and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Lokalise data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Lokalise MCP Tools for Windsurf (13)

These 13 tools become available when you connect Lokalise to Windsurf via MCP:

add_translation

Add translations to one or more keys

create_key

Create translation keys in a Lokalise project

create_project

Create a new Lokalise project

download_file

Generate a download bundle of translations

get_project

Get details of a specific Lokalise project

list_keys

List translation keys in a Lokalise project

list_languages

List languages in a Lokalise project

list_orders

List translation orders in your Lokalise account

list_projects

List all Lokalise projects

list_team_members

List all team members in your Lokalise account

list_translations

List translations for a key in a Lokalise project

update_key

Update an existing translation key

upload_file

Upload a localization file to a Lokalise project

Example Prompts for Lokalise in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Lokalise immediately.

"List all my Lokalise translation projects and show their current status."

"Create a new translation key 'checkout.success.message' in my Web App project for the web platform."

"Download all Portuguese (pt-BR) translations from my Mobile App project in JSON format."

Troubleshooting Lokalise MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Lokalise to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Lokalise + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Lokalise MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.