Can it apply Supertags with pre-filled fields?

Yes. Use `add_node_with_fields` to create a node with a specific Supertag and populate its attributes in a single call.

Are there limits on nested hierarchies?

No practical limits beyond your token window. The `add_node_with_children` tool accepts arrays of child nodes and populates the hierarchy in a single request.

Which Tana plan is required?

API access is available on Tana Plus and Pro plans. Free accounts do not have API tokens. Generate your token from Workspace Settings in the Tana web app.

Tana MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Tana
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About Tana MCP Server

Translate your AI conversation into structured personal knowledge management seamlessly with the Tana MCP connector. Evolve your LLM into a dedicated ontological architect capable of pushing rich, contextual data fragments straight into your workspace. Bypass tedious manual entry by programming your assistant to dynamically categorize thoughts, mint native ontological classes (Supertags), and instantiate multi-level hierarchies inside your Tana graph while maintaining maximum focus in your local environment.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Tana 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

Node Structuring — Swiftly inject clean data fragments anywhere by defining paths invoking add_node or securely drop ideations asynchronously into your capture zone utilizing add_to_inbox.
Ontology & Metadata — Formalize data classifications mapping real-world objects using define_supertag and instantiate them powerfully utilizing add_tagged_node and add_node_with_fields.
Hierarchy & Linking — Push whole outline structures programmatically executing add_node_with_children and enforce complex bi-directional network paths executing add_node_reference.
Specialized Datatypes — Effortlessly instantiate formatted daily operations leveraging add_checkbox_task, temporal entries mapping add_date_node, or external resources resolving via add_url_bookmark.

The Tana 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 Tana to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Tana 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 Tana

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Tana, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Tana MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Tana 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

Tana + Windsurf Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Tana MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Tana to Windsurf via MCP:

add_checkbox_task

Optionally set initial done status. Creates a checkbox/todo item in the Tana inbox

add_date_node

Format: YYYY-MM-DD. Creates a date-typed node in the Tana inbox

add_node

Provide a target node ID (or "INBOX", "LIBRARY") and the node name. Creates a new node in a specific Tana location

add_node_reference

Provide a label and the target node ID. Creates a reference node linking to an existing node

add_node_with_children

Provide a name and comma-separated children. Creates a parent node with multiple child nodes

add_node_with_fields

Provide name, supertag ID, and field data as a JSON object. Creates a supertagged node with structured field values

add_tagged_node

g. #meeting, #person). Requires the supertag ID from Tana schema. Creates a new node with a supertag applied

add_to_inbox

Quickly adds a new node directly to the Tana Inbox

add_url_bookmark

Creates a URL-typed node in Tana

define_supertag

Provide a name and description. Defines a new supertag in the Tana schema

Example Prompts for Tana in Windsurf

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

"Add a new conceptual outline to my Inbox. The main title should be 'Quarterly Product Strategy', and it should contain three specific child nodes functioning as checkable tasks."

"Create a new node 'Meeting Notes format' structured in our weekly workspace."

"Search my Tana knowledge base for nodes tagged with '#project'."

Troubleshooting Tana MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Tana 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.

Tana + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tana 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.