Nhost MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 15 tools to Change Email, Delete File, Get File, and more
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Nhost 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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The Nhost MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 15 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Nhost MCP Server
Connect your Nhost project to any AI agent to manage your backend services through natural language. This server provides a comprehensive interface for Nhost's Authentication and Storage services.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Nhost tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 15 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Authentication Flows — Sign in users via email/password, OTP, magic links, or anonymous sessions using
signin_email_password,signin_otp_email, andsignin_passwordless_email. - User Management — Register new accounts with
signup_email_password, retrieve profiles withget_user, and handle password resets or email changes. - Session Control — Refresh access tokens and securely sign out users from single or all devices using
refresh_tokenandsignout. - Cloud Storage — Upload files directly to your Nhost buckets using the
upload_filetool, supporting both text and base64 content.
The Nhost MCP Server exposes 15 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 15 Nhost tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Nhost through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning authentication, backend-as-a-service, cloud-storage, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Change email on Nhost
Requires elevated NHOST_JWT credential. Request to change the authenticated user email
Delete file on Nhost
Permanently delete a file
Get file on Nhost
Supports optional image transformation parameters. Download the complete file content
Get file presigned url on Nhost
Retrieve a presigned URL for a file
Get user on Nhost
Requires NHOST_JWT credential. Retrieve the authenticated user profile information
Refresh token on Nhost
Generate a new JWT access token using a valid refresh token
Reset password on Nhost
Request a password reset email
Signin anonymous on Nhost
Create an anonymous user session
Signin email password on Nhost
Authenticate a user with email and password
Signin otp email on Nhost
Initiate email-based one-time password authentication
Signin passwordless email on Nhost
Initiate passwordless authentication by sending a magic link
Signout on Nhost
Invalidate refresh tokens and end the session
Signup email password on Nhost
Register a new user account
Signup otp email on Nhost
Register a new user account using email OTP
Upload file on Nhost
Returns metadata for the processed file. Upload a file to a bucket
Connect Nhost to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Nhost into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using Nhost
Why Use Windsurf with the Nhost MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Nhost 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 15 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Nhost + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Nhost MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Nhost and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Nhost tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Nhost and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Nhost data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Nhost in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Nhost immediately.
"Sign in user dev@example.com with password 'securePass123'."
"Show me the profile details for the current authenticated user."
"Upload a file named 'config.json' with content '{"theme": "dark"}'."
Troubleshooting Nhost MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Nhost to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Nhost + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nhost 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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