Bring Entity Profiling
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect KnowFirst 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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Gemini
What is the KnowFirst MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to KnowFirst, the leading provider of real-time data intelligence and entity profiling.
Key Capabilities
- Entity Profiling — Deep search for companies and individuals to get comprehensive intelligence data
- Signal Auditing — Track changes and signals for specific entities over time to detect shifts in behavior
- Market Analysis — Access trending signals by category to understand sector-wide movements
- Relationship Mapping — Graph connections between entities to discover hidden networks and dependencies
- Source Transparency — Audit the data sources providing information for your research
Simple Integration
- Get your KnowFirst API Key from your dashboard
- Configure the key in this MCP server
- Start extracting data intelligence using natural language commands
Built-in capabilities (10)
Audit historical changes for an entity
Check the status of the KnowFirst API
Graph the connections of an entity
Get complete intelligence profile for an entity
g., Tech, Finance). Get current market trends by category
List raw data points for an entity
g., Public Records, Social Signals, News). List all data sources used by KnowFirst
Provide the query parameters as a JSON string. Execute a custom intelligence query
Search for specific data sources
Returns unique entity IDs. Search for specific entities in the intelligence database
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple KnowFirst 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
KnowFirst in Windsurf
Why run KnowFirst with Vinkius?
The KnowFirst 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 KnowFirst using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
KnowFirst and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect KnowFirst 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
KnowFirst for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and KnowFirst 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 find an Entity ID?
Use the search_intelligence_entities tool with the name of the company or person. It will return a list of matches with their IDs.
What kind of signals does KnowFirst track?
KnowFirst tracks financial events, leadership changes, social media mentions, news sentiment, and operational shifts.
Can I query raw data points?
Yes, use the list_entity_data_points tool to see the underlying observations recorded for any entity.
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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