Modrinth MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Modrinth through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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"mcpServers": {
"modrinth": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Modrinth MCP Server
Connect to the Modrinth ecosystem through your AI agent to discover and manage Minecraft mods, resource packs, and plugins using natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Modrinth tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Project Discovery — Search for projects using advanced filters for game versions, loaders, and categories.
- Version Management — List all available versions for any project and get detailed download links and metadata.
- Dependency Tracking — Automatically identify other projects that a mod depends on to function correctly.
- User & Team Insights — View public profiles, search for creators, and list team members for any project.
- Community Metrics — Monitor project popularity by listing followers and viewing detailed metadata including download counts.
- Direct Download Info — Access specific version files, hashes, and loader compatibility details.
The Modrinth MCP Server exposes 10 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 Modrinth to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Modrinth 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 Modrinth
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Modrinth, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Modrinth MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Modrinth 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Modrinth + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Modrinth MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Modrinth and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Modrinth tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Modrinth and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Modrinth data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Modrinth MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Modrinth to Windsurf via MCP:
get_project
Get detailed Modrinth project info
get_project_dependencies
Get project dependencies
get_team_members
List project team members
get_user_profile
Get user profile info
get_version
Get specific version details
list_project_followers
List project followers
list_user_projects
List projects by a user
list_versions
List versions of a Modrinth project
search_projects
You can include game versions (e.g., 1.20.1) or loaders (e.g., Fabric) in your query. Search for Minecraft projects on Modrinth
search_users
Search for Modrinth users
Example Prompts for Modrinth in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Modrinth immediately.
"Search for optimization mods for Minecraft 1.20.1 using Fabric."
"Who are the developers of the Sodium mod?"
"What does the 'Iris Shaders' mod depend on?"
Troubleshooting Modrinth MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Modrinth to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Modrinth + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Modrinth MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Modrinth with your favorite client
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Connect Modrinth to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.