Namecheap MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Namecheap through 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": {
"namecheap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Namecheap MCP Server
Connect to Namecheap and manage your domain portfolio through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Namecheap tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste 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
- Domain List — View all your registered domains with expiration dates and lock status
- Domain Info — Get detailed registration and WHOIS info for any domain
- DNS Management — View and update DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS)
- Nameservers — Check current nameserver configuration
- SSL Certificates — Browse and inspect your SSL certificates
- Account Balance — Check your available account balance
- Domain Availability — Check if a domain name is available for registration
The Namecheap 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 Namecheap to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Namecheap 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 Namecheap
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Namecheap MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Namecheap 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
Namecheap + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Namecheap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Namecheap and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Namecheap tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Namecheap and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Namecheap data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Namecheap MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Namecheap to Windsurf via MCP:
check_domain_availability
Returns whether the domain is available, premium status and pricing info. Check if a domain name is available for registration
get_balance
Returns the available balance in USD. Get your Namecheap account balance
get_dns_hosts
) for a specific domain. Returns host names, record types, values, TTL and MX preferences. Requires the domain's SLD and TLD (e.g. SLD="example", TLD="com"). Get DNS records for a domain
get_dns_servers
Returns the list of DNS servers handling queries for the domain. Get nameservers for a domain
get_domain_info
Get detailed info for a specific domain
get_domain_ns_info
Get nameserver info for a domain
get_domains
Returns domain names, IDs, creation dates, expiration dates, lock status and expiry status. Supports pagination and search filtering. List your Namecheap domains
get_ssl_certs
Returns certificate names, types, expiration dates and activation status. List your SSL certificates
get_ssl_info
Get detailed info for an SSL certificate
set_dns_hosts
Requires the domain name and a JSON array of DNS records with name, type, address and optional TTL/MXPref. This replaces ALL existing records, so include all records you want to keep. Record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, FRAME. Set DNS records for a domain
Example Prompts for Namecheap in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Namecheap immediately.
"List all my domains."
"Show me the DNS records for example.com."
"Is 'myawesomeapp.com' available?"
Troubleshooting Namecheap MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Namecheap to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Namecheap + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Namecheap 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 Namecheap with your favorite client
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Connect Namecheap to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.