How to Use the Lyrics.ovh MCP in Windsurf
Use the Lyrics.ovh MCP server to pull song data directly into your Windsurf workspace without leaving your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Lyrics.ovh MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Lyrics.ovh 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.
Fetch lyrics with Windsurf
Cascade can grab the exact text for any track using the `get_lyrics` tool. You just name the artist and the song, and it drops the content right into your active file. Stop tabbing out to browsers. Your Windsurf context now includes every line of your favorite songs instantly.
Find new music via Windsurf
Trigger `suggest_songs` when you need a new vibe. Cascade takes a simple search term and returns a list of relevant tracks to populate your project metadata. This keeps your creative flow moving. You stay inside the editor while the MCP server handles the discovery logic for you.
Automated music context
Cascade chains these tools to build out full track lists with lyrics attached. It handles the API calls so you can focus on writing better code. Your Windsurf agent sees the output of `get_lyrics` and `suggest_songs` as pure data. It builds features faster when it doesn't have to wait for you.
Set up Lyrics.ovh 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 Lyrics.ovh MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Lyrics.ovh payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Lyrics.ovh tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lyricsovh-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Lyrics.ovh. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about Lyrics.ovh MCP in Windsurf
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