Netlify MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Netlify 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": {
"netlify": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Netlify MCP Server
Connect your Netlify account to any AI agent and orchestrate your web hosting and deployment workflows through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Netlify 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
- Site Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all your web projects hosted on Netlify.
- Deployment Management — Monitor deploy statuses and retrieve specifics for any historical deployment.
- Build Automation — Trigger new builds for your sites directly from your workspace.
- Form Processing — Access form submissions and list available forms to monitor user engagement.
- DNS & Domains — List managed DNS zones and domains associated with your account.
- User Insights — Retrieve authenticated user profile information for account verification.
The Netlify 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 Netlify to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Netlify 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 Netlify
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Netlify, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Netlify MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Netlify 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
Netlify + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Netlify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Netlify and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Netlify tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Netlify and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Netlify data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Netlify MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Netlify to Windsurf via MCP:
get_deploy
Get specific deploy details
get_site
Get details of a specific site
get_user
Get authenticated user profile
list_builds
List builds for a site
list_deploys
List all deploys for a site
list_domains
List all DNS zones/domains
list_form_submissions
List submissions for a specific form
list_forms
List all forms for a site
list_sites
List all Netlify sites
trigger_build
Trigger a new build for a site
Example Prompts for Netlify in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Netlify immediately.
"List all my Netlify sites."
"Trigger a new build for site site_1."
"Show the latest contact form submissions for site_2."
Troubleshooting Netlify MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Netlify to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Netlify + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Netlify 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 Netlify with your favorite client
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Connect Netlify to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.