How to Use the Nhost MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect the Nhost MCP server to Windsurf?

Add the server to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, click the refresh button in the Cascade MCP panel to let your agent discover the fifteen auth and storage tools.

Q: Can Cascade use Nhost tools to register test users in Windsurf?

Yes, Cascade can run signupemailpassword and immediately follow up with getuser to check the profile. It chains these steps autonomously so you do not have to write manual testing scripts.

Q: How does Windsurf handle file storage via Nhost?

Windsurf uses the uploadfile and getfilepresignedurl tools to manage your storage buckets. Cascade can write a frontend component and immediately upload the necessary asset to test the UI.

Q: What happens if a tool requires elevated permissions?

Tools like changeemail and getuser require a valid JWT passed via your configuration. If the token is missing or expired, the agent will prompt you to provide the credential or run refreshtoken first.

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Run user registration flows directly in Windsurf

The `signup_email_password` tool registers new user accounts directly through your editor context. Cascade can chain this with `signin_email_password` to immediately log in the user and verify the auth state. This lets you test registration paths without leaving your workspace or manually writing fetch requests. You can also use `signup_otp_email` or `signin_passwordless_email` to test email-based login flows. Cascade handles the state transitions, letting you verify that your database registers the new users correctly.

Manage media and assets programmatically

The `upload_file` tool uploads files directly to your storage buckets and returns metadata. Cascade uses this to stage assets, while `delete_file` lets you clean up test objects instantly. This makes managing your storage bucket as fast as editing local files. When you need to display or download these files, `get_file` and `get_file_presigned_url` retrieve the actual content or temporary links. You don't have to write custom storage helper functions because the agent handles the API calls directly.

Maintain secure sessions during development

The `refresh_token` tool generates fresh JWT access tokens to keep your local environment authenticated. Your agent can run this alongside `get_user` to inspect the active profile and make sure permissions are configured properly. When you need to test logout behavior, `signout` invalidates active sessions instantly. This lets you verify auth guards in your frontend code without manually clearing local storage or cookies.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Nhost MCP in Windsurf

Add the server to your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, click the refresh button in the Cascade MCP panel to let your agent discover the fifteen auth and storage tools.

Yes, Cascade can run `signup_email_password` and immediately follow up with `get_user` to check the profile. It chains these steps autonomously so you do not have to write manual testing scripts.

Windsurf uses the `upload_file` and `get_file_presigned_url` tools to manage your storage buckets. Cascade can write a frontend component and immediately upload the necessary asset to test the UI.

Tools like `change_email` and `get_user` require a valid JWT passed via your configuration. If the token is missing or expired, the agent will prompt you to provide the credential or run `refresh_token` first.

All sensitive tokens and file payloads are processed locally within the V8 sandbox. Your passwords and JWTs never touch third-party logging servers, ensuring complete isolation during testing.

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