How to Use the Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf perform complex data analysis using this Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) MCP Server?

Yes. By chaining listcards and getcard, Windsurf can pull the SQL logic behind your charts. You can then analyze or refactor that query directly within your project.

Q: What happens if I have multiple database connections in Metabase?

The server uses listdatabases to show you exactly what is connected. You can then target specific sources for your analysis tasks.

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Chain Metabase data into Windsurf workflows

Cascade reads your requirements and automatically executes `list_dashboards` to find the right view, then pulls the raw data using `get_dashboard`. It avoids the manual back-and-forth by pulling the exact metric you need to inform your next code change. Since it understands the context of your current file, it uses `get_card` to grab the logic behind a visual chart. This keeps your implementation grounded in the actual business rules defined in Metabase.

Navigate your BI structure without leaving the IDE

Use `list_collections` and `list_databases` to map out exactly where your data lives. You don't need to open a separate browser session to verify table names or folder structures anymore. Windsurf indexes these results instantly. You spend less time digging through UI menus and more time working with the underlying data definitions returned by this MCP Server.

Find reporting entities with global search

Invoke `search_content` to locate specific cards or dashboards by name across your entire organization. It bypasses the clunky search bar in the web interface and brings the results right to your chat pane. This tool makes it simple to cross-reference data sources. You get the metadata you need to write accurate queries without ever switching away from your editor.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Metabase (Business Intelligence & Analytics) MCP in Windsurf

Open your chat and ask Cascade to look for a specific dashboard. It calls `search_content` to find the relevant ID, then fetches the layout using `get_dashboard` so you can see the data immediately.

Yes. By chaining `list_cards` and `get_card`, Windsurf can pull the SQL logic behind your charts. You can then analyze or refactor that query directly within your project.

It does. You can instruct Windsurf to poll specific cards at set intervals. It uses the tool set to verify data states, keeping your local documentation synced with your BI platform.

The server uses `list_databases` to show you exactly what is connected. You can then target specific sources for your analysis tasks.

The server acts as a read-only bridge. It only accesses metadata and query definitions you explicitly request, ensuring your sensitive PII or raw database credentials never leave your secure environment.

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