Connect CodeContext to Windsurf via MCP
Integrate your coding standards into Windsurf, the AI-powered IDE by Codeium. Windsurf's Cascade AI will reference your standards when writing and reviewing code.
How to Set Up
Create a CodeContext account
Sign up and create a space with your team's coding standards.
Copy your MCP credentials
Go to the Connect page and copy your MCP server URL and API key.
Open Windsurf MCP configuration
In Windsurf, open the Command Palette and search for "MCP" to access the MCP server configuration, or edit your mcp_config.json directly.
Add the CodeContext server
Add a new MCP server entry with the name "CodeContext", your server URL, and API key.
Verify the connection
Restart Windsurf and check that CodeContext appears as a connected MCP server. Ask Cascade to list your coding standards to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsurf?
Windsurf is an AI-powered IDE built by Codeium. It features Cascade, an AI assistant that can understand your full codebase and connect to external tools through MCP.
Does Windsurf support MCP natively?
Yes, Windsurf has built-in MCP support. You can add MCP servers through the settings UI or by editing the MCP configuration file directly.
Can Cascade use my standards automatically?
Once connected, Cascade can access your standards through MCP. It may reference them during code generation, or you can explicitly ask it to check code against your standards.
Is this compatible with Windsurf's free tier?
MCP server connections are available on all Windsurf plans. The CodeContext integration works with any Windsurf tier.
Get Started with Windsurf
Connect CodeContext to Windsurf in under 5 minutes.