Replicate MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Replicate through the 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": {
"replicate": {
"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 Replicate MCP Server
Connect your conversational assistant directly to the Replicate ecosystem. This integration grants your AI the ability to interact programmatically with a vast library of open-source machine learning models without running them on your local hardware. From orchestrating complex image generations to spinning up specialized language models, you can command AI workflows directly from your chat.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Replicate tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Execute Predictions — Command the assistant to execute specific model versions on your behalf (
create_prediction) by supplying a payload of variables. Monitor long-running processes by retrieving outputs and execution status reliably (get_prediction) or cancel them at will (cancel_prediction). - Discover Models — Instruct the AI to intelligently scan the Replicate platform for models matching a specific use case using
search_models. You can also explore trending and categorized models by leveraging thelist_collectionsaction. - Analyze Model Metadata — Whenever you discover a new model, query its precise owner and name (
get_model) to extract the exact schema and parameter requirements necessary for a successful execution. You can also view a log of your own executed tasks (list_predictions).
The Replicate MCP Server exposes 12 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 Replicate to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Replicate 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 Replicate
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Replicate, help me..." — 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Replicate MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Replicate 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Replicate + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Replicate MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Replicate and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Replicate tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Replicate and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Replicate data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Replicate MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Replicate to Windsurf via MCP:
cancel_prediction
Cancels a prediction that is currently running
create_prediction
g., image generation, LLMs). Provide the model version ID and inputs as a JSON object. Starts a new model prediction on Replicate
get_account
Retrieves the authenticated Replicate account details
get_collection
Provide the collection slug (e.g., "text-to-image"). Retrieves a specific collection of models by its slug
get_model
Retrieves details for a specific model
get_prediction
). Retrieves the status and output of a prediction
list_collections
g., "Image-to-Text", "Audio Generation"). Lists curated collections of models
list_deployments
Lists your active model deployments on Replicate
list_hardware
Lists available GPU hardware options for running models
list_models
Lists public models available on Replicate
list_predictions
Lists recent predictions made by the user
search_models
Searches for public models on Replicate
Example Prompts for Replicate in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Replicate immediately.
"List my recent predictions."
"Query Replicate to search for 'TTS' models."
"Cancel the prediction that has the ID `p_abc123`."
Troubleshooting Replicate MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Replicate to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Replicate + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Replicate 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 Replicate with your favorite client
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Connect Replicate to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.