Can I see if new satellite images are available for my project?

Yes! Use the `list_property_imagery` tool and provide the Property ID. Your agent will retrieve all available imagery layers (Sentinel, Landsat, etc.) with their respective capture dates.

How do I retrieve field notes for a specific conservation project?

Run the `list_project_notes` query with your Project ID. You can also provide an optional timestamp to filter only notes updated after a specific date.

Is it possible to see the geospatial metadata for a property feature?

Absolutely. Use the `get_property_details` tool with the Feature ID to retrieve detailed geospatial data and metadata for any monitored property.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Upstream Lens MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 8 tools to Check Api Health, Get Organization Info, Get Property Details, and more

Name: Upstream Lens
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Upstream Lens 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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The Upstream Lens app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

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The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Upstream Lens and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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About Upstream Lens MCP Server

Connect your Upstream Tech Lens account to any AI agent and simplify how you monitor conservation projects, analyze satellite imagery, and track environmental changes through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Upstream Lens tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Project & Portfolio Oversight — List all environmental projects and portfolios to manage your conservation assets.
Imagery Analysis — Query available satellite imagery layers (Sentinel, Landsat, etc.) for specific property features.
Geospatial Insights — Fetch detailed metadata and field observations for properties to track ground-truth data.
Environmental Monitoring — List project notes and observations to keep a record of changes over time.
Organization Management — Retrieve Lens organization profiles and verify account configurations.
Operational Status — Check API health and connectivity to ensure your monitoring engine is always active.

The Upstream Lens MCP Server exposes 8 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.

All 8 Upstream Lens tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Upstream Lens through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning satellite-imagery, environmental-monitoring, remote-sensing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_api_health

Check Lens API health

get_organization_info

Get organization metadata

get_property_details

Get details for a specific property feature

list_portfolios

List all portfolios

list_project_notes

Can be filtered by update date. List observations and notes for a project

list_project_observations

List detailed project observations

list_projects

List all environmental projects

list_property_imagery

) for a specific property. List available imagery layers for a property

Connect Upstream Lens to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Upstream Lens into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Upstream Lens

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Upstream Lens, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Upstream Lens MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Upstream Lens 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 8 tools are immediately available

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

Upstream Lens + Windsurf Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for Upstream Lens in Windsurf

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

"List all active environmental projects in my Lens account."

"Show me the latest field notes for the 'Amazon Restoration' project."

"List available satellite imagery layers for property 'feat_10293'."

Troubleshooting Upstream Lens MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Upstream Lens 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.

Upstream Lens + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Upstream Lens 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.