Windsurf

Windsurf is an AI-powered IDE that combines the power of AI with a full development environment.

With OriginalVoices connected to Windsurf, you can gather real human insights while building products - understanding what your target users actually want as you code.

Setup

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Create an account at platform.originalvoices.ai
2. Navigate to Developers → API Keys
3. Click Generate New API Key and copy it

Step 2: Configure MCP in Windsurf

Add the following to your Windsurf MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "originalvoices": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.originalvoices.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-Api-Key": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace your-api-key with your actual API key.

Usage

When using Windsurf's AI features, mention OriginalVoices to gather audience insights.

Example Prompts

Feature Validation

"Before I build this onboarding flow, use OriginalVoices to ask 18-35 year old SaaS users what makes them abandon onboarding"

UX Research

"Use OriginalVoices to understand what UK small business owners expect from invoicing software, then review my invoice component"

Copy Writing

"I need placeholder text for this search input. Use OriginalVoices to find out what 25-45 year old users expect to search for in a project management app"

Benefits

• Validate features with real user insights before building
• Write copy that resonates with your target audience
• Make product decisions grounded in human understanding
• Reduce wasted development time on unwanted features