AgentMode + Windsurf Editor: Complete MCP Integration

AgentMode is a MCP server that Connect to dozens of databases, data warehouses, Github & more, from a single MCP server. Run the Docker image locally, in the cloud, or on-premise..

When integrated with Windsurf Editor, you can:

• Execute SQL queries across connected databases
• Interact with GitHub repositories and issues
• Connect to data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AgentMode in Windsurf Editor, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• AgentMode will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use AgentMode tools directly in Windsurf Editor
• All AgentMode capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 3 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• API key from AgentMode dashboard
• Workspace identifier
• Windsurf Editor installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install AgentMode

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Windsurf Editor

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.codeium\windsurf\mcp_config.json
   • macOS: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
   • Linux: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentmode": {
      "command": "agentmode",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Note: If AgentMode requires environment variables, add them to the server configuration:
"env": {
  "AGENTMODE_API_KEY": "am_1234567890abcdef",
        "AGENTMODE_WORKSPACE": "my-team-workspace"
}

3. Restart Windsurf Editor

Completely quit and restart Windsurf Editor to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use AgentMode in Windsurf Editor:

Multi-Database Analytics

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Ask Windsurf Editor: "Show me user engagement metrics from both databases"

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GitHub Issue Management

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Ask Windsurf Editor: "Create issues for users with failed payments"

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Data Pipeline Monitoring

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Ask Windsurf Editor: "Check status of yesterday's data pipeline runs"

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Testing Your Setup

1. Launch Windsurf Editor
2. Verify AgentMode is available in the tools list
3. Test basic AgentMode functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools Not Appearing

Symptoms: Cascade does not see new tools, Hammer icon missing

Cause: Configuration syntax error or server failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the JSON configuration for syntax errors.
• Verify the command (e.g., npx, python) is in your system PATH.
• Check Windsurf logs for MCP connection errors.

Environment Variables

Symptoms: Authentication failed, Permission denied

Cause: Missing API keys in configuration.

Solution:

• Ensure env block is correctly defined inside the server config.
• Restart Windsurf after changing environment variables.

AgentMode not appearing in Windsurf Editor

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check AgentMode installation
• Restart Windsurf Editor
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AgentMode is integrated with Windsurf Editor:

• Explore all AgentMode capabilities through Windsurf Editor
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Windsurf Editor
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to AgentMode development

Need Help?

• Search for AgentMode documentation
• Check the Windsurf Editor MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions