Bring Localization
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Crowdin to Windsurf and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Crowdin MCP Server?
Integrate Crowdin, the leading localization management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your translation projects, monitor file statuses, and track localization tasks using natural language.
What you can do
- Project Management — List and retrieve detailed settings and statuses for all your localization projects.
- File Operations — Monitor files within projects and retrieve specific file metadata.
- Task & Workflow Tracking — Track translation and proofreading tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Resource Insights — Access glossaries, translation memories, and supported language lists via chat.
How it works
- Connect the Crowdin integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your Crowdin Personal Access Token (found in your account settings).
- Manage your global localization strategy through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Localization Managers — Quickly check project progress and task statuses on the go.
- Developers — Audit project files and translation memories via chat.
- Content Strategists — Explore glossaries and supported languages during internationalization planning.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Touches file structure, revision history, and per-language translation status boundaries. Get metadata for a specific file in a project
Touches source/target language settings and project-level activity summary boundaries. Get detailed settings and status for a project
Resolves glossary names, IDs, and language pairs used for terminology management. List all glossaries available in the account
Resolves file names, IDs, paths, and current translation progress metrics. List all files within a specific project
Resolves report names, types (Translation Costs, Progress), and creation timestamps. List generated reports for a specific project
Resolves screenshot IDs, tags, and linked string identifiers used for visual context. List all screenshots uploaded to a project for context
Resolves task titles, types (Translation, Proofreading), status, and assigned linguist references. List translation and proofreading tasks for a project
Resolves project names, IDs, source languages, and target languages for localization workflows. List all localization projects in your Crowdin account
Resolves language codes, human-readable names, and locale identifiers. List all languages supported by Crowdin
Resolves TM names, IDs, and segment counts for reuse in future translations. List all translation memories (TMs) available
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Crowdin 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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Crowdin in Windsurf
Why run Crowdin with Vinkius?
The Crowdin connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Crowdin using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Crowdin and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Crowdin to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Crowdin for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Crowdin is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Crowdin Personal Access Token?
Log in to your Crowdin account, navigate to Account Settings > API, and you will find the Personal Access Tokens section to generate a new token.
Can the agent upload new files for translation?
This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving project and file data. File uploads should be handled through the Crowdin dashboard or CI/CD integrations.
Does Crowdin support custom glossaries?
Yes, you can use the list_glossaries tool to view all glossaries available in your account, ensuring consistent terminology across your projects.
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.
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