Zillow MCP Server for Windsurf 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Zillow through the 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": {
"zillow": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Zillow MCP Server
Connect to Zillow and explore US real estate through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zillow tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 3 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Property Search — Search residential properties by address, city, state and zipcode
- Property Details — Get full property info including price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and year built
- Rental Search — Search rental properties with rent prices, bedrooms, bathrooms and property details
The Zillow MCP Server exposes 3 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 Zillow to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zillow 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 Zillow
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zillow, help me..." — 3 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Zillow MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Zillow 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 3 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Zillow + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Zillow MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Zillow and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Zillow tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Zillow and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Zillow data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Zillow MCP Tools for Windsurf (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect Zillow to Windsurf via MCP:
get_property_by_id
Returns full property details including address, price history, tax info, features, description and photos. Get detailed info for a specific property by ID
get_rental_property
Returns rental listings with rent price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, property type and listing details. Search for rental properties
search_property
Returns property details including address, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, lot size, year built, property type and listing status. Search for residential properties
Example Prompts for Zillow in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Zillow immediately.
"Search for properties in New York, NY."
"Find rental properties in Los Angeles, CA."
"Get details for property ID 12345."
Troubleshooting Zillow MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Zillow to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Zillow + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zillow 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 Zillow with your favorite client
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Connect Zillow to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.