How to install OpenOSINT in Windsurf

To install OpenOSINT in Windsurf, paste the "openosint" block into ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json and refresh the MCP panel in Cascade.

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Open the MCP config
In Windsurf, open Settings, then Cascade, then MCP servers, and choose to view the raw config.

Add the server

Paste this into mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openosint": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "openosint"
      ]
    }
  }
}

3
Refresh
Click refresh in the MCP panel. The server and its tools appear in Cascade.

Config file: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

MCP servers run with your permissions. If OpenOSINT needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Does OpenOSINT work in Windsurf?

Yes. Windsurf supports local and remote mcp servers, and OpenOSINT installs with the steps above.

OpenOSINT does not show up in Windsurf. What now?

Restart Windsurf fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is OpenOSINT safe?

It scores 90 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.