Bring Lyrics
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Genius to Windsurf and start using all 7 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Genius MCP Server?
Connect to Genius and access the world's largest lyrics database through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Song Search — Search millions of songs by title, lyrics, artist name or any keyword
- Song Details — Get full song info including lyrics (plain text), artist, album, release date and producers
- Annotations — Read community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning
- Artist Info — Get artist profiles with IQ scores, images and Genius page URLs
- Artist Songs — Browse all songs by a specific artist
- Album Info — Get album details including track lists and artist info
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Genius Access Token (free at genius.com/api-clients)
- Start exploring lyrics and annotations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Music Fans — find song lyrics, read annotations and understand the meaning behind lyrics
- Researchers — analyze lyrics, annotations and music knowledge data
- Content Creators — access song info, lyrics and annotations for content creation
Built-in capabilities (7)
Returns album name, artist, cover art, release date and track list. Use the album ID from song results or search. Get album details including track list and artist
Returns the annotated text, full explanation body (in plain text and HTML), author info, vote counts and cosigns. Use the annotation ID from get_song_annotations results. Get details for a specific annotation (explainer text)
Returns artist name, IQ score, profile image, description and Genius page URL. Use the artist ID from song search results or get_artist_songs. Get artist profile info including name, IQ and image
Returns song titles, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Paginated — use page parameter to navigate through results. Get all songs by a specific artist
Returns full title, artist, album, release date, producer info, song art, Genius page URL and full lyrics (in plain text and HTML formats). Use the song ID from search_songs results. Get detailed info for a specific song including lyrics
Annotations are community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning. Returns annotated lyric fragments with explanation text, author info and vote counts. Use the song ID from search_songs. Get annotations (explainer text) for a specific song
Returns song titles, artist names, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Use this to find songs before getting detailed info with get_song. Search for songs on Genius by title, lyrics or artist
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Genius tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 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 7 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
Genius in Windsurf
Why run Genius with Vinkius?
The Genius 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 7 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 Genius using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Genius and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Genius 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
Genius for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Genius 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 Genius access token?
Register at genius.com/api-clients and create an API client. You'll get an access token immediately. It's free.
Can I get full lyrics for songs?
Yes! The get_song endpoint returns full lyrics in plain text and HTML formats. Annotations provide explanations of specific lyric fragments.
What are annotations?
Annotations are community-written explanations of specific lyric fragments. They explain references, wordplay, cultural context, biographical details and the meaning behind the lyrics. Each annotation has vote counts showing community approval.
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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