How do I create a Neon API Key?

Log in to the [**Neon Console**](https://console.neon.tech), go to **Account Settings** > **API Keys** (or **Organization Settings** > **API Keys**), click **Create New**, choose the scope (Personal, Organization or Project-scoped), and copy the token immediately — it is shown only once.

What is a Neon branch and how does branching work?

A Neon branch is an isolated PostgreSQL environment with its own compute, databases and roles. Branches are created instantly using copy-on-write cloning from a parent branch (default: primary). This means zero data copy and instant provisioning. Each branch gets its own compute endpoints and can have different PostgreSQL schemas and data.

Can I get a ready-to-use connection URI?

Yes! Use the `get_connection_uri` tool with your project_id and optionally a branch_id. It returns a complete PostgreSQL connection string (postgres://user:password@host/dbname) ready to use with psql, ORMs or application clients.

Can the agent delete projects and branches?

Yes, the agent has tools to delete both projects and branches. Deleting a project marks it for recovery (7-day grace period) but destroys all associated data. Deleting a branch is irreversible and removes all its databases, roles and endpoints. Use caution when executing these actions.

Neon MCP Server for Windsurf 17 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
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About Neon MCP Server

Connect your Neon account to any AI agent and take full control of your serverless PostgreSQL infrastructure through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Neon tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 17 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Project Management — List, create, update and delete Neon projects with region and PostgreSQL version selection
Branch Operations — Create instant branches via copy-on-write cloning, set primary branches and manage branch lifecycle
Compute Endpoints — Provision read-write and read-only compute hosts for your branches
Database Administration — Create and list PostgreSQL databases within any branch
Role Management — Create database roles (users) with auto-generated passwords for secure access
Connection URIs — Get ready-to-use psql connection strings for any branch

The Neon MCP Server exposes 17 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 Neon to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Neon 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 Neon

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Neon, help me...". 17 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Neon MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Neon 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 17 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Neon + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Neon MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Neon and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Neon tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Neon and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Neon data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Neon MCP Tools for Windsurf (17)

These 17 tools become available when you connect Neon to Windsurf via MCP:

create_branch

Optionally set a human-readable name and a parent branch ID to clone from (if omitted, clones from the project's primary branch). Branches are created instantly with zero data copy overhead. Returns the new branch along with its initial endpoints, databases and roles. Create a new branch in a Neon project

create_database

Requires the database name. Optionally set the owner role name (must exist in the branch — see list_roles). Returns the new database metadata. Create a new database in a Neon branch

create_endpoint

Specify the endpoint type: "read_write" for full access or "read_only" for read replicas. A branch can have at most one read_write endpoint. Returns the new endpoint with its connection host and configuration. Create a compute endpoint for a Neon branch

create_project

Optionally set a human-readable name, AWS region (e.g. "aws-us-east-2", "aws-eu-central-1") and PostgreSQL version (15, 16, 17). A default branch, database and read-write endpoint are automatically provisioned. Returns the new project along with its initial connection URIs, roles, databases and endpoints. Create a new Neon project

create_role

The role can be used to authenticate database connections and own databases. Provide the project_id, branch_id and desired role name. Returns the new role metadata including the generated password. Create a new database role in a Neon branch

delete_branch

The primary branch cannot be deleted — set another branch as primary first. Provide the project_id and branch_id. WARNING: this action is irreversible and destroys all branch data. Delete a Neon branch

delete_project

The project is recoverable for 7 days via the Neon console. All associated branches, databases, endpoints and data are deleted. Provide the project_id. WARNING: this action destroys all data in the project. Delete a Neon project

get_branch

Provide both the project_id and branch_id. Get details for a specific Neon branch

get_connection_uri

Optionally specify a branch_id to get the URI for a specific branch (defaults to the primary branch). The URI includes the host, database name, role and password. Use this to connect psql, ORM tools or application clients. Get a PostgreSQL connection URI for a Neon project

get_project

Provide the project_id (e.g. "purple-shape-411361") obtained from list_projects. Get details for a specific Neon project

list_branches

Each branch is an isolated PostgreSQL environment with its own compute, databases and roles. Branches can be created from any point-in-time using copy-on-write cloning. Returns branch ID, name, parent ID, primary status, creation date and current state. Use the project_id from list_projects. List branches in a Neon project

list_databases

Each database has a name, owner role and creation metadata. Use the project_id and branch_id to scope the query. List databases in a Neon branch

list_endpoints

Each endpoint has a type (read_write or read_only), host address, current state (active, idle, suspended) and autoscaling configuration. A branch can have at most one read_write endpoint. Use the project_id and branch_id. List compute endpoints for a Neon branch

list_projects

Each project is a workspace that contains branches, compute endpoints, databases and roles. Returns project ID, name, region, PostgreSQL version, creation date and resource usage metadata. Use this as the starting point for all Neon operations — you need a project_id to manage branches, databases or endpoints. List all Neon projects

list_roles

Each role has a name, creation date and privilege metadata. Use the project_id and branch_id to scope the query. Roles are used to authenticate database connections and control access. List database roles in a Neon branch

set_primary_branch

The primary branch is the default source for new branch cloning and receives the default read-write compute endpoint. Provide the project_id and the branch_id to promote. Set a branch as the primary branch of a Neon project

update_project

Provide the project_id and the new name. This does not affect branches, databases or endpoints. Update a Neon project name

Example Prompts for Neon in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Neon immediately.

"List all my Neon projects and show me which regions they're in."

"Create a new branch called 'feature-auth' from the primary branch of my project."

"Get the connection URI for the main branch of my project."

Troubleshooting Neon MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Neon to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Neon + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Neon MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.