Bring Vector Search
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Vald to Windsurf and start using all 6 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 Vald MCP Server?
Connect your Vald cluster to any AI agent and bring distributed, high-speed approximate nearest neighbor (ANN) vector search directly to your conversational workflow.
What you can do
- Vector Search — Perform rapid semantic searches across millions of embedded data points just by querying the agent.
- Data Ingestion — Insert new high-dimensional vectors directly into the Vald index for instant future retrievability in your RAG pipelines.
- Index Management — Update the vector representations of existing records or permanently remove specific items from the engine cluster.
- Cluster Health — Automatically retrieve operational system information, agent health statuses, and node details regarding your active Vald deployment.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Vald Gateway Host address
- Start performing semantic queries and updates from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Your AI agent becomes the direct line to your massive vector knowledge base.
Who is this for?
- Machine Learning Engineers — rapidly test and visualize embedding changes against a live Vald instance without scripting.
- Data Scientists — execute on-the-fly 'top-k' semantic queries directly from an IDE to validate search recall results.
- DevOps Engineers — check the active engine health status and cluster info via natural language whenever anomalies happen.
- Backend Developers — quickly purge corrupted vectors or update legacy records bypassing native database terminals.
Built-in capabilities (6)
This action is irreversible. Permanently removes a vector from the Vald index
Retrieves operational information and health of the Vald engine
Retrieves the raw vector data for a specific ID
Provide a unique ID and the vector as a JSON array. Inserts a new vector into the Vald index
Provide a query vector as a JSON array of floats. Performs a nearest neighbor vector similarity search
Provide the existing ID and new vector array. Updates an existing vector in the Vald index
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Vald tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 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 6 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
Vald in Windsurf
Why run Vald with Vinkius?
The Vald 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 6 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
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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 Vald using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Vald and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Vald 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
Vald for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Vald 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
Can my AI agent do a semantic search across my vector database?
Yes! Provided you supply the embedded query vector, your agent can issue a vector search command to the Vald Engine. It will rapidly scan millions of indexes natively using its ANN algorithms and return the top-K closest neighbors associated with your data.
How do I ensure my Vald cluster is healthy right from my CLI?
Skip complex diagnostics loops. Instruct your agent to get Vald internal engine info. It will interface directly via gRPC/REST and pull down cluster metrics including operational status, agent versions, and basic diagnostic health. This is vital for MLOps managing production RAG pipelines needing constant reassurance.
Can I permanently purge a corrupted vector embedding?
When a document becomes stale in your knowledge base, you must remove its embedding. Ask the AI agent: permanently delete vector ID 'doc-xyz'. Using the removeVector capability, it targets your cluster and ensures the outdated semantic representation is fully expunged without risking other node data.
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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