How to Use the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf perform a bulk audit using Prowlarr (Indexers)?

Yes. You can prompt Cascade to run listindexers and follow up with getindexerstatus for every entry found. It maps the results to show you which trackers are failing.

Q: Does Windsurf require manual steps to add indexers via Prowlarr (Indexers)?

Not really. Just ask Cascade to pull the schema with getindexerschema and it will identify the necessary input fields. You provide the credentials, and it executes addindexer for you.

Q: How does Prowlarr (Indexers) help Windsurf users debug connection errors?

It gives you direct access to testindexer. You get the raw API response back in your chat window, which helps you pinpoint if the issue is a bad key or a blocked IP.

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Full indexer lifecycle management

Cascade handles the heavy lifting when you need to audit your tracker connections. It uses `list_indexers` to pull your current configuration and checks them against your active requirements. Updating your setup happens instantly. When a tracker changes its API structure, Cascade triggers `update_indexer` to keep your sync states consistent without manual intervention.

Automated health checks for Windsurf

Stop guessing if your trackers are actually responding. Cascade runs `get_indexer_status` to verify your connection health across the entire stack. If you see a timeout, use `test_indexer` to isolate the failure. It tells you exactly where the handshake breaks so you can fix it before your media downloads stall.

Dynamic indexer configuration

Adding new sources is simple when you know the required fields. Cascade queries `get_indexer_schema` to show you exactly what parameters a specific tracker expects. You avoid trial-and-error by fetching the template first. Once ready, `add_indexer` registers the new source directly into your Prowlarr (Indexers) instance.

Setup guide

Set up Prowlarr (Indexers) 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 Prowlarr (Indexers) 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 Prowlarr (Indexers) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Prowlarr (Indexers) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Windsurf

Yes. You can prompt Cascade to run `list_indexers` and follow up with `get_indexer_status` for every entry found. It maps the results to show you which trackers are failing.

Not really. Just ask Cascade to pull the schema with `get_indexer_schema` and it will identify the necessary input fields. You provide the credentials, and it executes `add_indexer` for you.

It gives you direct access to `test_indexer`. You get the raw API response back in your chat window, which helps you pinpoint if the issue is a bad key or a blocked IP.

Vinkius handles your security through an ephemeral token system. Your indexer credentials remain local to your Prowlarr instance and are never exposed to the AI client.

It only accesses your indexer names, URLs, and API test results. It does not read your personal download history or media files.

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