WebScrapingAPI MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect WebScrapingAPI 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"webscrapingapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About WebScrapingAPI MCP Server
Connect your WebScrapingAPI account to any AI agent and harness the power of industrial-grade web scraping through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple WebScrapingAPI 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
- Universal Scraping — Retrieve raw HTML from any website using a massive network of datacenter and residential proxies to avoid blocks
- JavaScript Rendering — Scrape complex SPAs and dynamic pages by using a headless browser to capture the full rendered state
- SERP Discovery — Retrieve structured search engine results (organic, ads, snippets) from Google, Bing, and Yandex
- E-commerce Extraction — Scrape product details like price, reviews, and titles from major stores like Amazon and Walmart into structured JSON
- Anonymity & Bypass — Use residential or mobile proxies for high-anonymity scraping and to bypass even the most aggressive bot detections
- Auto-Parsing — Automatically extract structured data from news articles or product pages without manual selectors
- Custom Parameters — Execute scrapes with advanced options like geo-targeting, sessions, and custom headers
The WebScrapingAPI 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 WebScrapingAPI to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WebScrapingAPI 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 WebScrapingAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using WebScrapingAPI, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the WebScrapingAPI MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with WebScrapingAPI 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
WebScrapingAPI + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the WebScrapingAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from WebScrapingAPI and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query WebScrapingAPI tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from WebScrapingAPI and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine WebScrapingAPI data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
WebScrapingAPI MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect WebScrapingAPI to Windsurf via MCP:
custom_api_scrape
g. country, session, wait_for). Execute a scrape using advanced custom parameters
scrape_and_auto_extract
g. for news or product pages). Scrape with automatic structured data extraction
scrape_as_mobile
Scrape as a mobile device using WebScrapingAPI device emulation
scrape_ecommerce_product
Returns price, title, and reviews as structured JSON. Scrape product details from Amazon, Walmart, or other supported stores
scrape_js_rendered
Slower but captures the full rendered state. Scrape JS-rendered HTML using WebScrapingAPI headless browser
scrape_static_html
Pass the full target URL. Scrape raw HTML from any URL using WebScrapingAPI datacenter proxies
scrape_via_residential_proxy
Scrape using residential proxies for high anonymity and bypass
search_bing_serp
Retrieve structured search engine results from Bing
search_google_serp
Provide a query string. Retrieve structured search engine results from Google
search_yandex_serp
Retrieve structured search engine results from Yandex
Example Prompts for WebScrapingAPI in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with WebScrapingAPI immediately.
"Scrape the rendered HTML of 'https://example.com/dynamic-dashboard'."
"Search Google for 'best wireless noise cancelling headphones' and return structured results."
"Get the price and rating for the product at 'https://amazon.com/dp/B09XXX'."
Troubleshooting WebScrapingAPI MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting WebScrapingAPI to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
WebScrapingAPI + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating WebScrapingAPI MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect WebScrapingAPI with your favorite client
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Connect WebScrapingAPI to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.