Nuclino MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Nuclino 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": {
"nuclino": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Nuclino MCP Server
Connect your Nuclino account to your AI agent and seamlessly interact with your company's unified workspace for knowledge, docs, and projects.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Nuclino tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Teams & Workspaces — Rapidly list all teams you are part of, and enumerate the nested workspaces and collections to understand your organization's hierarchy.
- Search & Query — Perform global fuzzy searches using
search_itemsto track down specific documents, notes, or project pages across the entire knowledge base. - Read Items & Files — Read the exact content configuration of any item (document) via
get_item, and list attachments or files uploaded to the platform. - Record Creation — Instantly create new items natively inside your workspace using natural language.
- Telemetrics — Enumerate members and structural fields within your Nuclino domain to keep the agent aware of context and owners.
The Nuclino MCP Server exposes 12 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 Nuclino to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Nuclino 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 Nuclino
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Nuclino, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Nuclino MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Nuclino 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Nuclino + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Nuclino MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Nuclino and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Nuclino tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Nuclino and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Nuclino data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Nuclino MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Nuclino to Windsurf via MCP:
create_item
Triggers real-time replication creating permanent Wiki documentation. Write a brand new knowledge Item / Page into a Workspace
delete_item
Always confirm with the user heavily before destroying knowledge. Irreversibly delete a structural Nuclino Item
get_item
Retrieve the exact Markdown payload and configuration of an Item
list_collections
Used to trace the document relationship graph paths visually within a target Workspace. List Collections (grouping directories) segmenting a Workspace
list_fields
Used to understand standard taxonomy dimensions applicable against Items. Map customizable structured property fields globally binding a Team
list_files
Exposes pure URL bindings mapping binary data records back to object storage. List physical attachments explicitly bolted onto an Item
list_items
Used to enumerate top-level document UUIDs, titles, and creation metadata natively spanning a specific Workspace layer. List all standard knowledge items (pages) in a Workspace
list_teams
Use this as the entry point to discover available root organizational unit IDs traversing down into workspaces. List all organizational Teams the authenticated user belongs to
list_users
Enumerate human identities attached globally onto a Team
list_workspaces
Returns internal workspace UUIDs essential for scoping later item queries. List all isolated Workspaces mapped within a specific Team
search_items
Use to uncover unknown UUIDs. Execute an indexed semantic search globally across a Team
update_item
Alters the sync tree immediately appending new wiki edits. Overwrite active partial Markdown states inside a listed Item
Example Prompts for Nuclino in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Nuclino immediately.
"Search Nuclino for any documentation mentioning 'SSO Security Policies'."
"Create an item titled 'Project X Architecture Brief' in the Engineering workspace."
"List all teams connected to this authentication token."
Troubleshooting Nuclino MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Nuclino to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Nuclino + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nuclino 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 Nuclino with your favorite client
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Connect Nuclino to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.