PunkAPI MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect PunkAPI 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": {
"punkapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About PunkAPI MCP Server
Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple PunkAPI tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Beer Search — Search beers by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, yeast, malts and food pairing
- Random Beers — Get random beer suggestions for discovery
- Beer Details — Get full details including ingredients, brewing tips and food pairings
- Filter by ABV — Find session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV)
- Filter by IBU — Find mild or bitter beers based on preference
- Food Pairing — Find beers that pair well with specific foods
- Hop Varieties — Search beers by specific hop varieties
The PunkAPI MCP Server exposes 8 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 PunkAPI to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PunkAPI, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the PunkAPI MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with PunkAPI 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
PunkAPI + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the PunkAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from PunkAPI and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query PunkAPI tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from PunkAPI and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine PunkAPI data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
PunkAPI MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PunkAPI to Windsurf via MCP:
get_all_beers
Supports searching by name, ABV range, IBU range, EBC (color), malts, hops, yeast, food pairing and brewing date range. Returns beer names, descriptions, ABV, IBU, ingredients and food pairing suggestions. Pagination supported with page and per_page parameters. Search BrewDog beers with filters
get_beer_by_id
Returns name, description, ABV, IBU, EBC, first brewed date, tagline, ingredients (malts, hops, yeast), food pairing suggestions, brewers tips and description. Get a specific beer by ID
get_beers_by_abv
Use abv_gt for minimum ABV and abv_lt for maximum ABV. Useful for finding session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV). Search beers by ABV (alcohol by volume) range
get_beers_by_food
Common pairings include: "cheese", "burger", "spicy", "dessert", "chicken", "fish", "pork", "bbq", "chocolate", "fruit". Returns matching beers with their food pairing suggestions. Search beers by food pairing suggestion
get_beers_by_hops
Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety
get_beers_by_ibu
Low IBU (<20) = mild, Medium IBU (20-40) = balanced, High IBU (40-60) = bitter, Very High IBU (>60) = very bitter. Useful for finding beers matching bitterness preference. Search beers by IBU (International Bitterness Units) range
get_beers_by_style
Common styles include: "American IPA", "Scottish Ale", "Belgian IPA", "English IPA", "Porter", "Stout", "Lager", "Pilsner", "Wheat Beer", "Sour". Returns beer names, ABV, IBU and descriptions. Search beers by style
get_random_beer
Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog
Example Prompts for PunkAPI in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with PunkAPI immediately.
"Give me a random beer suggestion."
"Find me beers that pair well with cheese."
"Show me all BrewDog IPAs."
Troubleshooting PunkAPI MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting PunkAPI to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
PunkAPI + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI with your favorite client
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Connect PunkAPI to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.