How to Use the WHO Athena API MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check API status with WHO Athena API in Windsurf?

You can run the checkapistatus tool. This confirms whether the WHO GHO Athena service is currently operational before Cascade starts chaining actions.

Q: Can I list available indicators using WHO Athena API in Windsurf?

Yep. The listhealthindicators tool gives you a full rundown of every metric stored in the WHO GHO database. Cascade uses this metadata to plan its next steps.

Q: Does WHO Athena API support checking data trends with Windsurf?

Yes, by combining listhealthdimensions and gethealthindicatordata, you can pull time-series data. This lets you see how a specific health metric changes over multiple years.

Q: What if the WHO Athena API fails in Windsurf?

Running checkapistatus tells you right away if there's an issue with the service endpoint. That way, your agent doesn't waste time trying to pull data that isn't available.

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Identify available indicators

The `list_health_indicators` tool gets a full list of all WHO GHO database indicators. Cascade uses this to figure out what metrics are relevant before you even write code. It shows every indicator available in the system, so you never have to guess what data points exist.

Check necessary parameters

Before pulling data, Windsurf needs context. Use `list_health_dimensions` to see all observation dimensions—things like country or year. This step ensures your subsequent actions have the correct filters, preventing errors when you try to pull a report.

Fetch specific health data

Need actual numbers? The `get_health_indicator_data` tool grabs the metrics for any specified WHO indicator code. Cascade handles the multi-step process, using the indicators and dimensions to build a complete report. It delivers structured global health data straight into your workspace.

Setup guide

Set up WHO Athena API 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 WHO Athena API 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 WHO Athena API payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the WHO Athena API tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about WHO Athena API MCP in Windsurf

You can run the `check_api_status` tool. This confirms whether the WHO GHO Athena service is currently operational before Cascade starts chaining actions.

The server handles global health indicator data and associated observation dimensions (like country codes or years). It's all structured, quantitative trend data.

Yep. The `list_health_indicators` tool gives you a full rundown of every metric stored in the WHO GHO database. Cascade uses this metadata to plan its next steps.

Yes, by combining `list_health_dimensions` and `get_health_indicator_data`, you can pull time-series data. This lets you see how a specific health metric changes over multiple years.

Running `check_api_status` tells you right away if there's an issue with the service endpoint. That way, your agent doesn't waste time trying to pull data that isn't available.

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