RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect RocketLaunch.Live 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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About RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server
Connect to RocketLaunch.Live and explore the world's curated rocket launch database through natural conversation — no API key needed for basic access.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple RocketLaunch.Live tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Upcoming Launches — Get the next upcoming rocket launches with vehicle, provider and mission details
- Launch Search — Search launches by date range, location, provider, vehicle or free-text query
- Launch Details — Get complete info on a specific launch including webcast links and status
- Companies — Browse launch providers and manufacturers (SpaceX, NASA, Roscosmos, etc.)
- Locations — Explore launch sites and facilities worldwide
- Launch Pads — Find specific launch pads (LC-39A, SLC-40, etc.)
- Vehicles — Search rockets and launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Starship, SLS, etc.)
- Missions — Browse missions and payloads (Starlink, Artemis, CRS, etc.)
- Tags — Filter launches by category (crew, satellite, ISS, etc.)
The RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server exposes 9 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 RocketLaunch.Live to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the RocketLaunch.Live 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 RocketLaunch.Live
Open Cascade and ask: "Using RocketLaunch.Live, help me..." — 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with RocketLaunch.Live 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
RocketLaunch.Live + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from RocketLaunch.Live and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query RocketLaunch.Live tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from RocketLaunch.Live and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine RocketLaunch.Live data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
RocketLaunch.Live MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect RocketLaunch.Live to Windsurf via MCP:
get_companies
Returns company names, countries, logos and active status. Filter by name or country code. Search launch providers and manufacturers
get_launch
Returns vehicle, provider, location, pad, mission, launch time, status and webcast links. Get a specific launch by ID
get_locations
Returns location names, country codes and associated launch pads. Search launch locations
get_missions
Returns mission names, descriptions and objectives. Search launch missions
get_next_launches
Free tier supports up to 5 launches without API key. Premium key unlocks full access. Get the next upcoming rocket launches
get_pads
Returns pad names, locations, maps and associated launch facilities. Search launch pads
get_tags
Returns tag text and IDs for filtering launches. Search launch tags
get_vehicles
Returns vehicle names, descriptions, families and manufacturers. Search launch vehicles (rockets)
search_launches
Live database for rocket launches. Supports free-text search, date range filtering, and filtering by location, provider, vehicle and tag. Returns launches with vehicle info, provider, launch site, mission details and status. Search rocket launches
Example Prompts for RocketLaunch.Live in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with RocketLaunch.Live immediately.
"What rocket launches are coming up next?"
"Show me all SpaceX launches this month."
"What launch vehicles does Rocket Lab use?"
Troubleshooting RocketLaunch.Live MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting RocketLaunch.Live to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
RocketLaunch.Live + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating RocketLaunch.Live 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 RocketLaunch.Live with your favorite client
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Connect RocketLaunch.Live to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.