Smithery MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Smithery 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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Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Smithery and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"smithery": {
"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 Smithery MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Smithery Registry for comprehensive MCP server discovery and management:
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Smithery tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
- Search MCP servers — find servers by name, description, or tags with semantic search
- Get server details — review metadata, verification status, and user counts
- Discover tools — list all tools (functions) exposed by any registered MCP server
- Discover resources — list all data resources available from MCP servers
- Discover prompts — list all prompt templates exposed by MCP servers
- Create connections — connect to MCP servers via Smithery Connect with automatic OAuth handling
- Manage connections — list, inspect, and remove MCP server connections
- Generate service tokens — create scoped, time-limited tokens for frontend/agent access
- View analytics — monitor server usage, adoption trends, and performance metrics
The Smithery MCP Server exposes 11 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 Smithery to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Smithery 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 Smithery
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Smithery, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Smithery MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Smithery 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 11 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Smithery + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Smithery MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Smithery and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Smithery tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Smithery and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Smithery data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Smithery MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Smithery to Windsurf via MCP:
create_connection
Smithery handles OAuth, tokens, and sessions automatically. Requires the server namespace and connection configuration (mcpUrl, optional headers, metadata). Returns the connection ID, status, and server info. Use this to integrate MCP servers into your applications without managing authentication complexity. Create a new connection to an MCP server via Smithery Connect
create_service_token
The token has limited permissions defined by the policy (namespaces, resources, operations, metadata, TTL). Returns the token string. Use this to provide secure, time-limited access to MCP servers without exposing your main API key. Generate a scoped service token for frontend/agent access to MCP servers
delete_connection
This action cannot be undone. Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to clean up unused connections or revoke access. Remove an MCP server connection
get_connection
Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to review connection details or troubleshoot connectivity issues. Get detailed information about a specific MCP connection
get_server_analytics
Requires the server qualified name. Use this to monitor server adoption, identify usage trends, or troubleshoot performance issues. Get usage analytics for a specific MCP server
get_server_details
Requires the qualified name (e.g., "smithery/hello-world" or "github/github") from search_servers results. Use this to review server capabilities before connecting. Get detailed information about a specific MCP server from the Smithery registry
get_server_prompts
Returns prompt names, descriptions, and argument definitions. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to discover reusable prompt workflows available from the server. List all prompt templates exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_resources
Returns resource URIs, names, descriptions, and MIME types. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what data the server provides read access to. List all resources exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_tools
Returns tool names, descriptions, input schemas, and annotations. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what actions the server can perform before connecting it to your agents. List all tools exposed by a specific MCP server
list_connections
Returns connection IDs, names, statuses, creation dates, and metadata. Use this to audit which connections are active, review connection configurations, or identify unused connections. List all connections for a specific MCP server namespace
search_servers
Returns matching servers with qualified names, descriptions, verification status, user counts, and deployment info. Use optional filters to narrow by namespace, verified status, or deployment state. Results include pagination metadata. Use this as the first step to discover available MCP servers before connecting or installing them. Search the Smithery registry for MCP servers by name, description, or tags
Example Prompts for Smithery in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Smithery immediately.
"Search for verified GitHub-related MCP servers"
"Show me all tools exposed by the Stripe MCP server"
"Create a connection to the Slack MCP server for my workspace"
Troubleshooting Smithery MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Smithery to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Smithery + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Smithery 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 Smithery with your favorite client
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Connect Smithery to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.