How to Use the Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) integrate with Windsurf?

You add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf auto-discovers the tools and lets Cascade start querying your BI data immediately.

Q: Can Windsurf run complex reports using Looker (Business Intelligence & Data)?

Yes. Cascade uses runinlinequery to fetch raw data sets based on your prompt. It handles the API requests and returns the formatted results directly into your chat window.

Cascade chains your BI data directly in Windsurf. Execute queries and audit dashboards without leaving your coding environment.

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Autonomous BI analysis in Windsurf

Cascade uses `run_inline_query` to fetch live metrics directly from your instance. It plans the sequence to pull data, formats the output, and presents findings without you needing to manually trigger every step. This MCP Server allows the agent to map out complex data relationships. By chaining `list_dashboards` and `get_dashboard`, Cascade constructs a full picture of your reporting environment before writing a single line of code.

Audit content metadata automatically

Use `search_content` to find specific data definitions across your entire instance. Windsurf tracks these assets to ensure the logic you reference in your codebase matches the production source of truth. When you need to verify a metric, the agent calls `get_look` to pull the underlying configuration. It checks the structure against your current task context to prevent drift between your code and the BI model.

Structure your data exploration

The server exposes `list_folders` and `list_looks` to give your agent a clear map of your folder hierarchy. Windsurf navigates these structures to locate relevant datasets for your current sprint. Instead of hunting through the UI, you define the objective and the agent gathers the necessary data points. It keeps your workspace clean by focusing only on the specific Look or dashboard required for the task.

Setup guide

Set up Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) 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 Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) 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 Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "looker-business-intelligence-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Looker (Business Intelligence & Data) MCP in Windsurf

You add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file. Once you refresh the MCP panel, Windsurf auto-discovers the tools and lets Cascade start querying your BI data immediately.

Yes. Cascade uses `run_inline_query` to fetch raw data sets based on your prompt. It handles the API requests and returns the formatted results directly into your chat window.

The tools operate against your existing LookML models. As long as your credentials have permission to run queries, the agent accesses your data exactly as defined in your instance.

The connection uses ephemeral sessions. Your credentials stay local to your environment and are only used to authenticate the specific API calls requested during your active session.

The server only accesses the metadata and query results you explicitly request. It interacts with dashboard definitions, look configurations, and aggregate query output, ensuring you control the scope of data exposure.

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