Readwise MCP Server for Windsurf 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Readwise 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": {
"readwise": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Readwise MCP Server
Connect your Readwise account directly to your AI agent. Enabling this integration turns your AI into an expert research assistant, capable of instantly scanning your entire timeline of book highlights, article snippets, tweet saves, and personal tags directly from your unified Readwise and Readwise Reader library.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Readwise tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Highlight Retrieval — Perform searches or bulk retrievals of every snippet, quote, or highlight you've ever saved from your Kindle, Apple Books, and web browsers.
- Library Browsing — Ask your AI to list all the books, articles, and sources currently populated in your Readwise database.
- Readwise Reader Documents — Full access to list and extract content directly from articles and feeds saved into your Readwise Reader app.
- Tag Management Analysis — Retrieve the categorizations and tags you use to organize your knowledge base system.
The Readwise MCP Server exposes 6 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 Readwise to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Readwise 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 Readwise
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Readwise, help me...". 6 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Readwise MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Readwise 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 6 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Readwise + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Readwise MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Readwise and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Readwise tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Readwise and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Readwise data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Readwise MCP Tools for Windsurf (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Readwise to Windsurf via MCP:
check_auth_status
Verifies the validity of the Readwise access token
get_reader_document
Retrieves details for a specific Reader document
list_books
Lists all books and sources in Readwise
list_highlights
Lists all highlights from the user's Readwise account
list_reader_documents
Lists documents in the Readwise Reader
list_tags
Lists all tags used in Readwise
Example Prompts for Readwise in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Readwise immediately.
"List the most recent 5 books I highlighted on Readwise."
"Show me the text of the recent document I saved to Reader with the ID 1234."
"Search my highlights for any mentions of 'productivity'."
Troubleshooting Readwise MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Readwise to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Readwise + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Readwise 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 Readwise with your favorite client
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Connect Readwise to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.