Where do I find my Radar API key?

Log into your Radar dashboard. Under 'Project Settings' or the dedicated API keys section, look for your 'Publishable Key'. This is the standard read-only key used for client integrations and MCP operations.

Should I use the Publishable Key or the Secret Key?

Always use the **Publishable Key** for this MCP server instance if possible, as the operations (geocoding, routing, lookup) are typically safe read-only spatial actions.

Can it calculate multi-stop routes like a delivery app?

Yes, but indirectly through distance comparisons. The basic routing API fetches times from Point A to Point B. The AI can chain these requests together to establish an estimated schedule contextually in your chat.

Radar MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
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}

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About Radar MCP Server

Integrate Radar with an AI agent to bring enterprise-level location intelligence directly to your workflow. This server allows the AI to perform complex spatial lookups and geographical computations on your behalf.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Radar 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

Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding — Convert readable addresses into exact coordinates (latitude/longitude), or vice versa.
Route Calculation — Determine distance and driving times between multiple locations, predicting transit metrics efficiently.
Geofencing & Context — Check whether specific coordinates fall within defined geographical boundaries (e.g., regions, stores, administrative borders).
IP Geolocation — Locate a user or device strictly based on an IP address.

The Radar 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 Radar to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Radar 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 Radar

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Radar, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Radar MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Radar 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

Radar + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Radar MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Radar and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Radar tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Radar and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Radar data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Radar MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Radar to Windsurf via MCP:

autocomplete

Provides address or place suggestions as a user types

calculate_route_distance

Calculates travel distance and duration between two points

calculate_routing_matrix

Calculates travel times and distances between multiple origins and destinations

forward_geocode

Converts a human-readable address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)

get_location_context

Retrieves contextual information for a location, such as geofences and weather

ip_geocode

Retrieves geographic location information based on an IP address

reverse_geocode

Converts geographic coordinates into a human-readable address

search_geofences

Searches for active geofences near a specific location

search_places

Searches for nearby places (POIs) based on coordinates

validate_address

Validates and cleans up a structured address

Example Prompts for Radar in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Radar immediately.

"Geocode '1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA'."

"Find the driving distance between my office in San Francisco (lat, lng) and the San Jose airport."

"Locate the country based on the IP address 8.8.8.8."

Troubleshooting Radar MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Radar to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Radar + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Radar MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.