Zenserp MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zenserp 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": {
"zenserp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Zenserp MCP Server
Connect your Zenserp account to any AI agent and harness the power of real-time search intelligence through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zenserp 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
- Organic Search — Retrieve structured organic results from Google, Bing, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo including titles, URLs, and snippets
- Image Discovery — Find high-quality images and retrieve direct source or thumbnail URLs across the major search engines
- Local Intelligence — Search Google Maps for business listings, physical addresses, ratings, and reviews for any location
- News Monitoring — Retrieve breaking stories and current articles from Google News with precise timestamps and source metadata
- E-commerce Auditing — Compare product prices and availability by scraping Google Shopping results into structured JSON
- Video Search — Find indexed videos across various platforms through Google Video and YouTube search tools
- Geographic Precision — Execute searches with specific location parameters (e.g., 'New York, NY') to see localized results
The Zenserp 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 Zenserp to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zenserp 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 Zenserp
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zenserp, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Zenserp MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zenserp 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
Zenserp + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zenserp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zenserp and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Zenserp tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zenserp and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Zenserp data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Zenserp MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Zenserp to Windsurf via MCP:
search_bing
Retrieves organic search results from Microsoft Bing
search_duckduckgo
Retrieves organic search results from DuckDuckGo
search_google
Provide a query string and optional location (e.g. "New York,NY"). Retrieves organic search results from Google
search_images
Retrieves image search results from Google
search_maps
Retrieves local business listings and reviews from Google Maps
search_news
Returns articles with titles, snippets, and timestamps. Retrieves current news articles from Google News
search_shopping
Retrieves product prices and availability from Google Shopping
search_videos
Retrieves video search results from Google Video search
search_yandex
Retrieves search results from the Yandex search engine
search_youtube
Retrieves search results directly from the YouTube platform
Example Prompts for Zenserp in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zenserp immediately.
"Search Google for 'best CRM software for small business' and show me the top 5 organic results."
"Find restaurants in 'Austin, TX' using Google Maps and show their ratings."
"What are the current news headlines for 'generative AI'?"
Troubleshooting Zenserp MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Zenserp to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Zenserp + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zenserp 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 Zenserp with your favorite client
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Connect Zenserp to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.