NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 2 tools to Search Projects and Search Publications

Name: NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nih-reporter-research-funding": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server

Connect to the NIH RePORTER (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools) to explore the vast landscape of NIH-funded research. This server allows AI agents to query project metadata, funding amounts, principal investigators, and publication records directly from the official government database.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 2 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Project Discovery — Search for NIH grants and projects using criteria like fiscal years, PI names, organization names, and project numbers.
Funding Analysis — Retrieve specific award amounts and filter research by agency (e.g., NIGMS, NIAID) or award ranges.
Publication Tracking — Find scientific publications linked to specific NIH applications or core project numbers using PubMed IDs.
COVID-19 Research — Filter projects specifically related to COVID-19 responses and supplemental funding.
Advanced Filtering — Use text searches, date ranges, and organizational matching to find precise research data.

The NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server exposes 2 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 2 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning nih, grants, research-funding, 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.

Search projects on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)

Use this to find grants, funding amounts, PIs, and organizations. Search for NIH projects based on specified criteria

Search publications on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)

Search for publications associated with NIH projects

Connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using NIH RePORTER (Research Funding), help me...". 2 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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 2 tools are immediately available

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

NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) immediately.

"Search for NIH projects led by 'Anthony Fauci' in fiscal year 2020."

"Find all publications associated with core project number R01AI123456."

"List active NIH grants for 'Harvard University' with an award amount over $1,000,000."

Troubleshooting NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

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

NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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.

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