NIST NVD MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect NIST NVD through the 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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About NIST NVD MCP Server
Connect to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) API through your AI agent and explore the world's most comprehensive archive of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and product data using natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple NIST NVD tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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
- CVE Discovery — Search for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) by ID, keyword, or specific weakness (CWE).
- Product Security — Find all vulnerabilities associated with a specific product or version using its Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) string.
- Severity Analysis — Filter vulnerabilities based on their CVSS V3 severity level (Low to Critical) to prioritize risks.
- Temporal Tracking — Search for CVEs published or modified within specific date ranges to monitor recent threats.
- Product Dictionary — Query the official CPE dictionary by keyword or UUID to identify software and hardware products.
- Change History — Retrieve a detailed log of updates and modifications made to the vulnerability database.
The NIST NVD 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 NIST NVD to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the NIST NVD 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 NIST NVD
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NIST NVD, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the NIST NVD MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with NIST NVD 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
NIST NVD + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the NIST NVD MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from NIST NVD and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query NIST NVD tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from NIST NVD and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine NIST NVD data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
NIST NVD MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect NIST NVD to Windsurf via MCP:
get_cpe_by_id
Get CPE dictionary entry by UUID
get_cve_by_id
g. CVE-2023-1234). Get CVE details by ID
get_cve_change_history
Retrieve CVE change history
list_cpe_matches
List valid CPE match strings
search_cpe_by_keyword
Search product dictionary by keyword
search_cve_by_cpe
Find CVEs for a product (CPE)
search_cve_by_cwe
g. CWE-89). Find CVEs by weakness (CWE)
search_cve_by_date
Search CVEs by publication date
search_cve_by_keyword
Search CVEs by keyword
search_cve_by_severity
Filter CVEs by severity
Example Prompts for NIST NVD in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with NIST NVD immediately.
"Get the details for CVE-2023-23397."
"Search for vulnerabilities in 'WordPress' with CRITICAL severity."
"What is the official CPE name for 'Windows 11'?"
Troubleshooting NIST NVD MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting NIST NVD to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
NIST NVD + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating NIST NVD 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 NIST NVD with your favorite client
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Connect NIST NVD to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.