Roboflow MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 29 tools to Add Projects To Folder, Auto Label, Cancel Training, and more
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Roboflow 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 Roboflow MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 29 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Roboflow MCP Server
Connect Roboflow to your AI agent to streamline your computer vision pipeline. From dataset management to model training and inference, handle your entire CV lifecycle through natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Roboflow tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 29 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Workspace & Project Management — List projects, create new ones, or fork from Roboflow Universe to jumpstart your development.
- Dataset Operations — Upload images (via URL or Base64), manage versions, and download datasets in various formats like COCO or YOLO.
- Model Training — Start training runs, monitor results, and retrieve precise performance metrics (mAP, precision, recall) for any version.
- Image Search — Search and filter images within your workspace to audit your data and improve model accuracy.
- Inference & Results — Run inference on images and retrieve results to verify model behavior in real-time.
The Roboflow MCP Server exposes 29 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 29 Roboflow tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Roboflow through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning computer-vision, dataset-management, model-training, 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.
Add projects to folder on Roboflow
Add projects to a folder (Enterprise)
Auto label on Roboflow
Start an auto-labeling job using foundation models
Cancel training on Roboflow
Cancel an active training job
Create annotation job on Roboflow
Assign a batch of images to a labeler and reviewer
Create folder on Roboflow
Create a project folder (Enterprise)
Create project on Roboflow
Create a new project in a workspace
Delete images on Roboflow
Delete multiple images from a project
Delete project on Roboflow
Delete a project or version (moves to Trash)
Download dataset on Roboflow
Retrieve a download link for a zipped dataset in a specific format
Fork universe project on Roboflow
Fork a public project from Roboflow Universe
Get async task on Roboflow
Track long-running operations like forking or large exports
Get dataset health on Roboflow
Check dataset health (class distribution, missing annotations, etc)
Get image on Roboflow
Get details for a specific image
Get project on Roboflow
Get project details, metadata, and versions
Get root on Roboflow
Verify authentication and retrieve default workspace
Get training results on Roboflow
Retrieve metrics and status for a version training run
Get version on Roboflow
Retrieve metadata for a specific dataset version
List folders on Roboflow
List project folders in a workspace (Enterprise)
List trash on Roboflow
List items in the workspace trash
List workspace projects on Roboflow
List information about a workspace and its projects
Manage image tags on Roboflow
Add, remove, or set tags on an image
Restore trash on Roboflow
Restore an item from the trash
Run inference on Roboflow
Run inference on an image using hosted models
Search project images on Roboflow
Search and filter images within a specific project
Search workspace images on Roboflow
Search and filter images within a workspace
Start training on Roboflow
Start training a model on a dataset version
Stop training on Roboflow
Early stop an active training job
Upload annotation on Roboflow
Attach an annotation file to an existing image
Upload image on Roboflow
Upload an image to a project
Connect Roboflow to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Roboflow 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 Roboflow
Why Use Windsurf with the Roboflow MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Roboflow 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 29 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Roboflow + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Roboflow MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Roboflow and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Roboflow tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Roboflow and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Roboflow data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Roboflow in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Roboflow immediately.
"List all projects in my Roboflow workspace 'industrial-safety'."
"Upload this image URL to the 'Hard Hat Detection' project in workspace 'industrial-safety'."
"Show me the training metrics for version 5 of the 'Forklift Tracking' project."
Troubleshooting Roboflow MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Roboflow to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Roboflow + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Roboflow 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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