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windsurf-mcp-integration skill

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This skill helps you integrate MCP servers with Windsurf for extended tool access and secure workflow automation.

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---
name: "windsurf-mcp-integration"
description: |
  Manage integrate MCP servers with Windsurf for extended capabilities. Activate when users mention
  "mcp integration", "model context protocol", "external tools", "mcp server",
  or "cascade tools". Handles MCP server configuration and integration. Use when working with windsurf mcp integration functionality. Trigger with phrases like "windsurf mcp integration", "windsurf integration", "windsurf".
allowed-tools: "Read,Write,Edit,Bash(cmd:*)"
version: 1.0.0
license: MIT
author: "Jeremy Longshore <[email protected]>"
---

# Windsurf Mcp Integration

## Overview

This skill enables integration of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers with Windsurf, extending Cascade's capabilities with external tools and services. MCP allows Cascade to interact with databases, filesystems, APIs, and custom tools through a standardized protocol. Configure servers, manage permissions, and enable seamless tool access within your AI-assisted development workflow.

## Prerequisites

- Windsurf IDE with MCP support enabled
- Node.js 18+ or Python 3.10+ for MCP servers
- MCP server packages installed (npm or pip)
- Network access for remote MCP servers
- Understanding of MCP protocol basics
- Admin permissions for server configuration

## Instructions

1. **Enable MCP Servers**
2. **Configure Tools**
3. **Set Up Authentication**
4. **Test Integration**
5. **Deploy to Team**


See `{baseDir}/references/implementation.md` for detailed implementation guide.

## Output

- Configured MCP servers accessible via Cascade
- Tool registry with all available operations
- Permission matrix for access control
- Audit logs for tool invocations

## Error Handling

See `{baseDir}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.

## Examples

See `{baseDir}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.

## Resources

- [MCP Protocol Specification](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs)
- [Windsurf MCP Guide](https://docs.windsurf.ai/features/mcp)
- [MCP Server Development](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/servers)

Overview

This skill manages integration of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers with Windsurf to extend Cascade capabilities with external tools and services. It streamlines server configuration, tool registration, and permission management so AI workflows can call databases, filesystems, APIs, and custom tools. Use it to enable reliable, auditable interactions between Windsurf and external MCP-capable services.

How this skill works

The skill inspects Windsurf’s MCP settings, registers MCP servers, and creates a tool registry that Cascade can invoke. It validates authentication, builds a permission matrix, and runs integration tests to confirm tool accessibility. Audit logs and error hooks are produced so tool invocations can be traced and troubleshooted.

When to use it

When you need Windsurf to call external tools, APIs, or data sources via MCP
When setting up team-wide access to MCP servers and managing permissions
When deploying or upgrading MCP servers that must integrate with Cascade
When you want to add auditability and standardized tooling to AI workflows
When testing or staging MCP integrations before production rollout

Best practices

Use least-privilege permissions for each tool and role in the permission matrix
Run integration tests in a staging environment before production enablement
Secure MCP endpoints with token-based auth or mTLS and rotate credentials regularly
Document each registered tool, its inputs/outputs, and failure modes in the registry
Monitor audit logs and set alerts for unexpected tool invocation patterns

Example use cases

Register a database-backed MCP server so Windsurf agents can run parameterized queries
Expose a file-processing service via MCP to let models read and transform repo artifacts
Integrate a third-party API wrapper as an MCP tool for enriched data lookups
Create a permissioned toolset for a cross-functional team and audit usage per user
Stage a new MCP server in CI to validate protocol compatibility before production

FAQ

What prerequisites are required?

Windsurf with MCP support, Node.js 18+ or Python 3.10+ on MCP servers, installed MCP packages, network access, and admin rights for configuration.

How do I secure MCP servers?

Use token-based auth or mTLS, enforce least-privilege roles, and rotate credentials regularly. Audit access logs for anomalies.