Bring Similarity Search
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Zilliz Cloud 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 Zilliz Cloud MCP Server?
Connect your Zilliz Cloud cluster to any AI agent to automate your vector database operations. This MCP server enables your agent to manage collections, insert data, and perform high-performance similarity searches directly from natural language.
What you can do
- Collection Management — List, describe, create, and drop vector collections in your cluster
- Memory Control — Load and release collections to optimize cluster resource usage and search availability
- Vector Search — Execute complex vector similarity searches (ANN) using customizable metrics and parameters
- Metadata Querying — Query entities using boolean expressions and metadata filters to find specific records
- Data Maintenance — Insert new vector/scalar data and delete entities from your collections
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Zilliz Cluster Endpoint and API Key
- Start managing your vector data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- AI Engineers — Quickly test vector searches and verify collection schemas via natural language
- Data Scientists — Monitor cluster health and data distribution without writing boilerplate code
- Developers — Integrate vector database management and retrieval into your development workflow
Built-in capabilities (10)
Requires a JSON body. Create a new vector collection
Delete entities from a collection
Get details for a specific collection
Drop a collection
Insert data into a collection
List all collections in the Zilliz cluster
Load a collection into memory
Query entities using metadata filtering
Release a collection from memory
Requires a JSON search configuration. Perform a vector similarity search
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Zilliz Cloud 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
Zilliz Cloud in Windsurf
Why run Zilliz Cloud with Vinkius?
The Zilliz Cloud 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
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Professionals who connect Zilliz Cloud 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
Zilliz Cloud for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Zilliz Cloud 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 my Cluster Endpoint?
You can find your Cluster Endpoint in the Zilliz Cloud Console under the 'Cluster Details' page. It typically looks like https://in01-xxxxxxxxxxxx.vectordb.zillizcloud.com.
Why do I need to 'load' a collection before searching?
Zilliz requires collections to be loaded into memory to perform high-performance similarity searches. Use the load_collection tool to make your data available for search.
Can I filter my vector search using metadata?
Yes, Zilliz supports hybrid search. You can use the query_entities tool for metadata-only filtering or include filtering expressions in your search_vectors JSON configuration.
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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