How to Use the TripAdvisor MCP in Windsurf
Automate trip research and POI data gathering directly within Windsurf.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect TripAdvisor MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect TripAdvisor to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Plan multi-step location deep dives.
You set a goal, and Cascade handles the steps. For instance, you can ask it to find nearby dining options near an address, then pull detailed information on them using `get_nearby_locations`. After that, it retrieves user photos for those spots using `get_location_photos`. Cascade doesn't stop there; it automatically pulls the latest reviews for each spot with `get_location_reviews`, giving you a full report without you having to prompt every step.
Search and gather details on POIs.
Want to compare hotels in an area? Start by running `search_location` for 'hotels' within your target ZIP code. This gives you a list of candidates. From that list, Cascade can automatically select the top results and run `get_location_details` on each one. It aggregates all the key POI data—ratings, addresses, etc.—in a single context block for you.
Comprehensive location context retrieval.
When you know an ID but need full context, Windsurf's agent handles it. You feed it an ID and use `get_location_details` to get everything about that place. This tool pulls critical data points—like operating hours, specific amenities, and overall POI details—all at once. It saves you from having to run multiple searches just to build a profile.
Set up TripAdvisor MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the TripAdvisor MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my TripAdvisor payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the TripAdvisor tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tripadvisor-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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