Runway ML MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Runway ML 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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About Runway ML MCP Server
Connect your AI to Runway ML, the pioneer in applied AI research shaping the next era of art, entertainment and human creativity. This powerful integration empowers you to tap directly into Runway's cutting-edge Gen-3 Alpha and Gen-4 video generation models right from your conversational workspace. Produce stunning, realistic, or highly stylized video clips simply by typing out your vision or providing a reference image.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Runway ML 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
- Text-to-Video Generation — Write detailed prompts to synthesize entirely new, imaginative scenes using
gen3_turbo,gen4_turbo, or the standardtext_to_videotooling. - Image-to-Video Animation — Bring still images to life using
image_to_videoor precisely guide the motion of a starting image with a textual director prompt usingimage_text_to_video. - Advanced Interpolation — Seamlessly blend two distinct keyframe images into one smooth transitional motion clip (
interpolate). - Complete Task Management — Maintain full control over costly generation pipelines. Easily check job status or output URLs (
get_task,list_tasks), cancel ongoing renders to save credits (cancel_task), and audit your organization's billing usage (get_organization).
The Runway ML 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 Runway ML to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Runway ML 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 Runway ML
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Runway ML, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Runway ML MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Runway ML 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
Runway ML + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Runway ML MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Runway ML and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Runway ML tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Runway ML and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Runway ML data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Runway ML MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Runway ML to Windsurf via MCP:
cancel_task
This action is irreversible. Cancels a running generation task
gen3_turbo
Quick 5-second video generation using Gen-3 Alpha Turbo
gen4_turbo
High-quality video generation using Gen-4 Turbo
get_organization
Retrieves Runway ML organization and credit details
get_task
Look for SUCCEEDED status and output URL. Retrieves the status and output of a generation task
image_text_to_video
Generates video from both an image and a text prompt
image_to_video
Specify source image URL, model, and duration. Animates a still image into a video
interpolate
Creates smooth motion between two keyframe images
list_tasks
Lists recent generation tasks
text_to_video
Specify prompt, model, and duration (5 or 10). Returns a task ID. Generates a video from a text prompt
Example Prompts for Runway ML in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Runway ML immediately.
"Create a 5 second cinematic video showing a sunset over an alien planet using Runway Gen-3 Turbo."
"Take this reference image URL and animate it with Gen-3 Turbo to make the camera slowly pan backwards."
"List all my ongoing tasks on Runway to see if the video has finished rendering."
Troubleshooting Runway ML MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Runway ML to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Runway ML + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Runway ML 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 Runway ML with your favorite client
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Runway ML to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.