How to Use the Unkey API Management MCP in Windsurf

Q: What data does Unkey API Management expose for usage analytics in Windsurf?

It provides detailed getverificationanalytics, giving you precise metrics on how many times an API key has been used. This helps you track actual service consumption and identify potential bottlenecks.

Q: Does Unkey API Management support revoking keys in Windsurf?

Yes. You can set a goal for cleanup, and Cascade uses revokeapikey to permanently delete old or unused credentials across your project. This is critical for maintaining security posture.

Q: How do I check API availability with Unkey API Management in Windsurf?

You can ask Cascade to run listapis. It instantly returns a complete list of all available APIs in your project, letting you know exactly what tools are ready for use.

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Manage the entire API Key lifecycle

Set a goal like "Onboard new user X." Cascade knows it needs to call `create_api_key` first, then use `get_api_details` to confirm the key's scope. It handles this multi-step sequence autonomously, so you just set the final desired outcome. You never have to prompt Cascade for each step. If you need to clean up old access, it can automatically list keys with `list_api_keys` and revoke them using `revoke_api_key`, all while keeping track of what was done.

Audit API usage and performance

Need to know if a key is being abused or if the service needs more capacity? Cascade runs an audit. It grabs raw data by calling `get_verification_analytics` for specific keys. This gives you immediate visibility into actual usage metrics, not just estimates. It's perfect for compliance checks. You tell it to check all keys associated with a project ID using `list_api_keys`, and Cascade delivers the full report back without needing manual data stitching.

Inventory all available APIs

Before writing any code, you need to know what's available. You set the goal "List all project endpoints." Cascade executes `list_apis`, giving you a clean roster of every API in your Unkey project. This gives you an instant reference point. If you then want details on one specific endpoint, it calls `get_api_details` right away. It's all part of the single autonomous workflow.

Setup guide

Set up Unkey API Management 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 Unkey API Management MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. 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 Unkey API Management payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Unkey API Management tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unkey-api-management-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Unkey API Management MCP in Windsurf

It lets Cascade manage your entire key lifecycle autonomously. You tell it to onboard a user, and it handles creating the key (`create_api_key`) and recording its initial details without you having to click through multiple steps.

It provides detailed `get_verification_analytics`, giving you precise metrics on how many times an API key has been used. This helps you track actual service consumption and identify potential bottlenecks.

Yes. You can set a goal for cleanup, and Cascade uses `revoke_api_key` to permanently delete old or unused credentials across your project. This is critical for maintaining security posture.

You can ask Cascade to run `list_apis`. It instantly returns a complete list of all available APIs in your project, letting you know exactly what tools are ready for use.

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