Setup Pare with Windsurf
April 5, 2026 ยท View on GitHub
Quick Setup (Recommended)
# 1. Install Pare servers
npx @paretools/init --client windsurf --preset web
# 2. Add agent rules
cp node_modules/@paretools/init/rules/.windsurfrules .windsurfrules
# 3. Restart Windsurf
# 4. Validate
npx @paretools/init doctor
Available presets: web, python, rust, go, jvm, dotnet, ruby, swift, mobile, devops, full โ see the Quickstart Guide for preset details.
Manual Configuration
Config file: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pare-git": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@paretools/git"]
},
"pare-test": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@paretools/test"]
}
}
}
Windows
On Windows, wrap npx with cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pare-git": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@paretools/git"]
}
}
}
Agent Rules
Copy the Windsurf rules file to your project root:
cp node_modules/@paretools/init/rules/.windsurfrules .windsurfrules
The file must stay under 6,000 characters (it currently uses ~1,800).
Verify
Restart Windsurf after editing the config. Use npx @paretools/init doctor to confirm servers are reachable.