Can the AI run write or drop queries?

That depends on your token's permissions. The `execute_query` tool passes any SQL to Starburst. To prevent mutations, provision a read-only token via your Starburst security settings.

How do I handle queries that return thousands of rows?

Always add a `LIMIT` clause in your SQL. Large result sets can exceed the AI's context window. Instruct the agent to use `LIMIT 10` or `LIMIT 50` to keep responses manageable.

What credentials do I need?

Two values: `STARBURST_HOST` (your cluster URL, e.g., `https://mycluster.trino.galaxy.starburst.io`) and `STARBURST_TOKEN` (a service account token from your Starburst admin settings).

Starburst MCP Server for Windsurf 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Starburst
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Author: Vinkius

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "starburst": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Starburst MCP Server

Integrate the powerful federated data analytics capabilities of Starburst directly into your conversational AI workflows. Empower your data engineering and analytics teams to query extensive data lakes, manage organizational roles, and explore detailed schemas without needing to explicitly switch between database clients. Securely map your AI assistant to your Starburst host, enabling natural language orchestration of complex Trino-based data products to accelerate data discovery and governance across your entire enterprise architecture.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Starburst tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Federated Query Execution — Pass complex SQL statements programmatically against your connected data sources utilizing execute_query, receiving structured analytic returns directly.
Schema & Catalog Discovery — Actively map your data landscape by inspecting linked databases invoking list_catalogs, and drill down into specific table hierarchies using list_schemas.
Data Product Management — Manage and retrieve existing analytical data products across the Starburst network systematically validating data definitions using list_data_products.
Governance & Role Administration — Inspect access control limitations securely by navigating role assignments formally deploying requests through list_roles and evaluating privilege thresholds.

The Starburst MCP Server exposes 6 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 Starburst to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Starburst 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 Starburst

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Starburst, help me..." — 6 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Starburst MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Starburst 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 6 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Starburst + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Starburst MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Starburst and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Starburst tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Starburst and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Starburst data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Starburst MCP Tools for Windsurf (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect Starburst to Windsurf via MCP:

get_query_details

Retrieves details for a specific SQL query

list_catalogs

g., S3, Snowflake, Iceberg) are connected. Lists all data catalogs available in Starburst Galaxy

list_data_products

Lists all published data products

list_domains

Lists data product domains

list_queries

Lists recent SQL queries executed in the cluster

list_roles

Lists all security roles in the organization

Example Prompts for Starburst in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Starburst immediately.

"List all active operational catalogs across the current data lake instance, and fetch the underlying schematics of any source containing the designation 'finance' in its structure."

"Execute a query to retrieve the top 10 rows from the 'customer_analytics' table located in our 'production_hive' catalog."

"List all registered data products across the Starburst network and check current role assignments to ensure proper access."

Troubleshooting Starburst MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Starburst to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Starburst + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Starburst MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system — it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.