How to Use the Pelias Geocoder MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I perform a reverse lookup with Pelias Geocoder in Windsurf?

You call reversegeocode to turn raw coordinates into readable addresses. This lets Windsurf map back to physical locations from simple lat/long pairs.

Q: Can I filter results by distance in Windsurf with Pelias Geocoder?

Yes. Use reversedistancelimit to set a specific radius for your search. It tells the server exactly how far to look from your point.

Q: Does Pelias Geocoder in Windsurf support bounding box searches?

It does. You pass your coordinate rectangle to searchboundingbox to isolate geometries. This keeps your data clean by ignoring everything outside your map area.

Q: What happens if a search returns too many results?

You can use searchlayerfilter to narrow down the dataset. It exports specific GIS categories so your agent only sees the relevant points.

Map coordinates and POIs directly inside Windsurf. Let Cascade handle your geospatial lookups without switching contexts.

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Full address resolution for Windsurf

Cascade uses `structured_geocoding` to parse specific regions and addresses into clean data structures. You get precise location records without manual string formatting. The tool handles complex address normalization by isolating terms like region and locality. It turns messy user input into structured JSON objects your agent can act on immediately.

Real-time autocomplete for Windsurf

Enable instant POI suggestions using `search_autocomplete` to trace user keypresses. Your agent now suggests relevant locations as you type, cutting down on search latency. This keeps your map-based workflows fluid. By logging these constraints, Windsurf maintains a tight loop between the user's intent and the geocoding engine.

Spatial filtering for Windsurf

Restrict search results to specific areas using `search_bounding_box` and `search_country_filter`. You define the rectangle or ISO code, and the server handles the rest. `search_focus_bias` pushes results closer to your current GPS trace. It ensures the data returned is actually relevant to the coordinate set you are currently analyzing.

Setup guide

Set up Pelias Geocoder MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Pelias Geocoder MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Pelias Geocoder payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Pelias Geocoder tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pelias-geocoder-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Pelias Geocoder MCP in Windsurf

You call `reverse_geocode` to turn raw coordinates into readable addresses. This lets Windsurf map back to physical locations from simple lat/long pairs.

Yes. Use `reverse_distance_limit` to set a specific radius for your search. It tells the server exactly how far to look from your point.

It does. You pass your coordinate rectangle to `search_bounding_box` to isolate geometries. This keeps your data clean by ignoring everything outside your map area.

Your queries are ephemeral and handled over secure transport. This MCP Server touches only address strings and coordinate pairs, keeping your logs free of sensitive user identifiers.

You can use `search_layer_filter` to narrow down the dataset. It exports specific GIS categories so your agent only sees the relevant points.

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