SafeGraph MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph MCP Server
Empower your AI with direct connectivity to SafeGraph, the foundational geospatial and mobility dataset trusted by top analytics and enterprise organizations globally. This robust integration converts your AI into an expert geographical analyst capable of retrieving precise intelligence surrounding global structures, Points of Interest (POIs), and detailed patterns—all without touching complex database pipelines.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple SafeGraph tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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
- Rich Context on POIs — Fetch exhaustive lists of businesses or brands within targeted radii (
search_distance_radius,search_brand_places). You can also slice the results according to their designated NAICS industry codes region-to-region (search_industry_naics). - Deep Geospatial Footprints — Look up exact WKT polygons for targeted individual buildings (
lookup_building_geometry) or identify everything bounded inside designated custom city borders (search_wkt_polygon). Understand structural hierarchies immediately by querying parent containers like malls or industrial complexes (lookup_parent_polygon). - Pedestrian and Mobility Insights — Audit recent visit metrics, dwell times, and absolute foot traffic measurements attached to individual structures leveraging historical aggregation points (
lookup_place_patterns). - Native GraphQL Exploration — Pass perfectly structured GraphQL queries straight to the root mapping infrastructure for fully-unlocked edge cases (
graphql_raw_query). Request and resolve bulk Placekeys efficiently on demand (batch_lookup_placekeys).
The SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph
Open Cascade and ask: "Using SafeGraph, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the SafeGraph MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with SafeGraph 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
SafeGraph + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the SafeGraph MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from SafeGraph and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query SafeGraph tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from SafeGraph and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine SafeGraph data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
SafeGraph MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect SafeGraph to Windsurf via MCP:
batch_lookup_placekeys
Provide them as a JSON array. Performs multiple Placekey lookups in a single request
graphql_raw_query
Provide the query string and optional variables. Executes a raw GraphQL query against the SafeGraph API
lookup_building_geometry
Retrieves the building footprint (polygon) for a specific Placekey
lookup_parent_polygon
Identifies the parent Placekey for a location (e.g., mall or airport)
lookup_place_patterns
Retrieves historical foot traffic patterns for a specific Placekey
lookup_placekey
Retrieves detailed attributes for a specific location by its Placekey
search_brand_places
g., "Starbucks") in a specific city. Searches for locations of a specific brand in a city
search_distance_radius
Specify lat, lon, and radius in meters. Searches for places within a specific radius from a point
search_industry_naics
Searches for places by NAICS industry code and region
search_wkt_polygon
Finds all places within a specific geometric polygon (WKT)
Example Prompts for SafeGraph in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with SafeGraph immediately.
"Search for all the Starbucks branches strictly inside the city of Seattle, WA."
"Check what the detailed building geometry polygon is for Placekey '22m-xyz-1234'."
"Can you gather the historical pedestrian traffic patterns evaluating typical visit frequencies around Placekey '123-abc-987'?"
Troubleshooting SafeGraph MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting SafeGraph to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
SafeGraph + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph with your favorite client
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Connect SafeGraph to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.