Podcast Index MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 16 tools to Get Episode By Guid, Get Episodes By Feed Id, Get Episodes By Feed Url, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersWindsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Podcast Index 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 Podcast Index MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Audio Music category — giving your AI agent 16 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Gemini{
"mcpServers": {
"podcast-index": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Podcast Index and 4,000+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
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About Podcast Index MCP Server
Connect to the Podcast Index to tap into a massive, independent database of podcasts and episodes. This MCP server allows your AI agent to browse the open podcasting directory without the restrictions of proprietary platforms.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Podcast Index tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 16 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Deep Search — Find podcasts by general terms, specific titles, or even by the people (hosts/guests) featured in them.
- Metadata Retrieval — Fetch comprehensive details using RSS feed URLs, Index IDs, Podcast GUIDs, or iTunes IDs.
- Episode Discovery — List all episodes for a specific feed or find individual episodes by their unique GUID.
- Trending & Recent — Stay updated with recent feeds and episodes, or discover something new with random episode selection.
The Podcast Index MCP Server exposes 16 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 16 Podcast Index tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Podcast Index through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning podcasting, directory-api, metadata-retrieval, 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.
Get episode by guid on Podcast Index
Get a specific episode by its GUID
Get episodes by feed id on Podcast Index
List episodes for a specific feed ID
Get episodes by feed url on Podcast Index
List episodes for a specific feed URL
Get podcast by feed id on Podcast Index
Get podcast details using its internal Index ID
Get podcast by feed url on Podcast Index
Get podcast details using its RSS feed URL
Get podcast by guid on Podcast Index
Get podcast details using its Podcast GUID
Get podcast by itunes id on Podcast Index
Get podcast details using its iTunes ID
Get random episodes on Podcast Index
Get a selection of random episodes
Get recent episodes on Podcast Index
Get the most recently published episodes
Get recent feeds on Podcast Index
Get the most recently added or updated feeds
Get recent new feeds on Podcast Index
Get feeds newly added to the index
Get value by feed id on Podcast Index
Get the value block by feed ID
Get value by feed url on Podcast Index
Get the value block (e.g., Lightning Network details) for a feed URL
Search by person on Podcast Index
Search for podcasts featuring a specific person
Search by term on Podcast Index
Search for podcasts by a general search term
Search by title on Podcast Index
Search for podcasts by title
Connect Podcast Index to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Podcast Index 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 Podcast Index
Why Use Windsurf with the Podcast Index MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Podcast Index 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 16 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Podcast Index + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Podcast Index MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Podcast Index and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Podcast Index tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Podcast Index and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Podcast Index data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Podcast Index in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Podcast Index immediately.
"Search for podcasts about artificial intelligence using a general term."
"Find all podcasts featuring Lex Fridman."
"Get the latest episodes for the podcast with feed ID 750746."
Troubleshooting Podcast Index MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Podcast Index to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Podcast Index + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Podcast Index 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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