Best Search & Data MCP Servers for Windsurf
Top 4 of 4 Search & Data MCP servers that work with Windsurf, ranked by security score — every entry below is human-reviewed, not just scraped. Every row has a one-click config for Windsurf — no need to open each page.
| # | Server | Security score | Stars | Language | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exa MCP ServerOfficial Web search, code search, and company research capabilities for AI assistants. | 71 | 4,743 | TypeScript | |
| 2 | Up-to-date documentation and code examples from source to your AI prompts. | 63 | 59,415 | TypeScript | |
| 3 | Real-time web search, data extraction, and site crawling for your AI assistant. | 60 | 2,231 | JavaScript | |
| 4 | Brave Search MCP ServerOfficial Brave Search API integration providing web search and local business discovery tools. | 11 | 288 | JavaScript |
Search & Data + Windsurf: frequently asked questions
›How do I add a Search & Data MCP server to Windsurf?
Add an entry under "mcpServers" in ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json, then reload Windsurf.
›Are Search & Data MCP servers safe to use with Windsurf?
Check the security score on each server's page before installing — it's computed from real signals (permissions requested, authentication, maintenance activity), not a marketing claim. Every server ranked below has been human-reviewed, not just scraped.