Bring Postgres
to Windsurf
Learn how to connect ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) to Windsurf and start using 2 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) MCP Server?
Connect your ElectricSQL sync engine to any AI agent to stream data directly from Postgres into your conversation context. This server leverages the Electric HTTP Sync API to fetch 'shapes' of data efficiently.
What you can do
- Real-time Sync — Fetch data from Postgres tables with support for initial snapshots and incremental updates using log offsets.
- Shape Management — Define specific subsets of data (shapes) using SQL-like WHERE clauses and precise column selection.
- Live Streaming — Enable long-polling or Server-Sent Events (SSE) to keep your agent updated as data changes in the database.
- Complex Filtering — Use POST-based subset snapshots to handle complex WHERE clauses without hitting URL length limits.
- Pagination & Limits — Efficiently browse large datasets with built-in limit, offset_rows, and order_by support.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your Electric Service URL (e.g., your local or cloud Electric endpoint)
- Start querying your Postgres data directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Developers — build AI-powered tools that need live access to application data without complex backend plumbing.
- Data Engineers — inspect and sync specific database 'shapes' for analysis or debugging via natural language.
- Product Teams — monitor real-time system state or user activity directly within the AI chat interface.
Built-in capabilities (2)
Use offset=-1 for initial sync. Sync a shape of data out of Postgres via GET
Sync a shape of data out of Postgres via POST (Subset Snapshots)
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 2 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
- —
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 2 tools are immediately available
- —
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) in Windsurf
ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) in Windsurf
The ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 2 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Windsurf only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the ElectricSQL (Sync Engine) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I perform an initial sync of a database table?
Use the get_shape tool and set the offset parameter to -1. This triggers ElectricSQL to send the full initial snapshot of the specified table.
What should I do if my SQL WHERE clause is too long for a standard URL?
You should use the post_shape tool. It sends the filtering criteria in the request body, which prevents '414 Request-URI Too Long' errors when using complex logic.
Can the AI agent receive updates automatically when data changes in Postgres?
Yes! By setting the live parameter to true in get_shape, the agent can establish a long-polling connection to stream incremental changes as they happen.
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.
Server not connecting
Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.
Explore More MCP Servers
View all →
Telebroad
12 toolsConnect your business phone system with cloud PBX that includes auto-attendant, call queues, and voicemail-to-email transcription.
Reddit Intelligence
9 toolsTap into Reddit's public communities for real-time marketing intelligence — discover trending topics, monitor niches, and analyze sentiment without any API key.
Basecamp
17 toolsKeep your team aligned with project discussions, to-do lists, file sharing, and schedules all in one calm workspace.
GoHighLevel Alternative
Manage your GHL location — audit contacts, opportunities, and tasks via AI.