Parkopedia MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Parkopedia through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER
Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Parkopedia and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"parkopedia": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Parkopedia MCP Server
Connect Parkopedia to any AI agent and access the world's most comprehensive parking data — on-street spots, off-street garages, EV charging stations, and real-time restrictions.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Parkopedia tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste 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
- Global Search — Find parking spots in 75+ countries via coordinates or bounding box
- EV Charging — Locate chargers, check connector types, and get operator details
- Restrictions — View legal parking limits, time restrictions, and resident-only zones
- Pricing Data — Access structured pricing from 12,000+ operator feeds
- Occupancy — Get real-time availability where supported
- Amenities — Find covered parking, restrooms, and valet services nearby
- Analytics — Access trends and historical data for location intelligence
The Parkopedia 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 Parkopedia to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Parkopedia 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 Parkopedia
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Parkopedia, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Parkopedia MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Parkopedia 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
Parkopedia + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Parkopedia MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Parkopedia and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Parkopedia tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Parkopedia and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Parkopedia data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Parkopedia MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Parkopedia to Windsurf via MCP:
get_analytics
Get parking analytics and trends for a location
get_ev_charger_details
Get detailed information about an EV charger
get_occupancy
Get real-time occupancy status for a spot
get_parking_restrictions
Get parking restrictions for a specific location
get_pricing
Get pricing data for a specific spot
get_spot_details
Get detailed information about a specific parking spot
search_amenities
Search for nearby amenities related to parking
search_by_bounds
Search for parking spots within a geographic bounding box
search_ev_charging
Search for EV charging stations near a location
search_parking
Search for parking spots near a location
Example Prompts for Parkopedia in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Parkopedia immediately.
"Find EV chargers near Central Park."
"Are there parking restrictions on 5th Ave right now?"
"What is the occupancy at the Times Square garage?"
Troubleshooting Parkopedia MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Parkopedia to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Parkopedia + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Parkopedia 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 Parkopedia with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Parkopedia to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.