Apple Docs + Windsurf Editor: Complete MCP Integration

Apple Docs is a MCP server that A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless access to Apple Developer Documentation through natural language queries. Search, explore, and get detailed information about Apple frameworks, APIs, sample code, and more directly in your AI-powered development environment..

When integrated with Windsurf Editor, you can:

• Access Apple Docs functionality through Windsurf Editor

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

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Apple Docs will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Apple Docs tools directly in Windsurf Editor
• All Apple Docs capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Windsurf Editor installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apple Docs

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": {
    "apple-docs": {
      "command": "apple docs",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Note: If Apple Docs requires environment variables, add them to the server configuration:
"env": {
  
}

3. Restart Windsurf Editor

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

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apple Docs in Windsurf Editor:

Testing Your Setup

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

Apple Docs not appearing in Windsurf Editor

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that Apple Docs is integrated with Windsurf Editor:

• Explore all Apple Docs 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 Apple Docs development

Need Help?

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