How to Use the Neon MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I configure Windsurf to use the Neon MCP Server?

Edit your configuration file in the .codeium directory or use the Cascade settings UI. Add the server details, click refresh, and Cascade will auto-discover the database tools.

Q: Can Windsurf clone my Neon database for testing?

Yes, Cascade calls createbranch to make an instant copy of your primary data. It happens in milliseconds because it uses copy-on-write technology rather than copying actual rows.

Q: What happens if I delete a project by mistake?

Running deleteproject destroys all branches and endpoints immediately. However, you can recover the workspace for up to seven days through the web console.

Q: Does Windsurf handle Neon connection strings automatically?

The agent uses getconnectionuri to pull the active host, role, and password. It can then write that URI directly into your configuration files so you can start querying immediately.

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Zero-copy branching via Windsurf

The Neon MCP Server gives your agent direct control over database environments using `create_branch` to spin up instant, isolated clones. Cascade reads your current task, realizes you need a safe place to test schema migrations, and provisions a new branch from the primary without copying a single byte of data. You don't have to leave the editor to manage infrastructure. When the migration finishes, Windsurf queries the new connection details via `get_connection_uri` and injects them straight into your local environment file.

Automated project provisioning

Setting up new databases from scratch happens entirely inside the IDE when using `create_project`. You specify the AWS region and Postgres version you want, and the agent handles the initial database, default branch, and read-write endpoint generation. If you need custom access controls, Windsurf runs `create_role` and `create_database` to configure the exact permissions your application requires. The agent pulls the generated passwords and metadata, meaning you never have to copy-paste credentials from a web console again.

Compute endpoint management

Managing database compute resources directly from your text editor is now possible through `create_endpoint` and `list_endpoints`. Cascade can allocate a new read-only replica or check the active state of your primary read-write instance while you debug performance issues. This MCP integration means your environment scales alongside your code. If you decide to promote a staging setup to production, the agent executes `set_primary_branch` to route default compute traffic exactly where it belongs.

Setup guide

Set up Neon 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 Neon 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 Neon payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Neon tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "neon-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Neon MCP in Windsurf

Edit your configuration file in the `.codeium` directory or use the Cascade settings UI. Add the server details, click refresh, and Cascade will auto-discover the database tools.

Yes, Cascade calls `create_branch` to make an instant copy of your primary data. It happens in milliseconds because it uses copy-on-write technology rather than copying actual rows.

Running `delete_project` destroys all branches and endpoints immediately. However, you can recover the workspace for up to seven days through the web console.

The agent uses `get_connection_uri` to pull the active host, role, and password. It can then write that URI directly into your configuration files so you can start querying immediately.

This integration only touches infrastructure metadata, role passwords, and connection URIs, never the actual row data inside your tables. The V8 Isolate Sandbox ensures that credentials fetched during a session remain strictly ephemeral and isolated to that specific workspace.

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