How to Do SEO with Windsurf (2026 Guide)

Can You Do SEO with Windsurf?

Yes. Windsurf becomes a powerful SEO tool when you connect it to data through MCP servers. Instead of switching between browser-based SEO tools and your editor, you run keyword research, content analysis, and technical audits directly in Windsurf.

The key is giving Windsurf access to real SEO data. Without an MCP server, the AI can only work with what you paste into the conversation. With an MCP server like Delulu9, Windsurf can query live keyword data from Google, Bing, and Reddit on demand.

Setting Up Windsurf for SEO

Step 1: Install Delulu9 MCP Server

Add the Delulu9 MCP server to your Windsurf configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "delulu9": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@delulu9/seo-mcp-server@latest"],
      "env": {
        "DELULU9_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

This gives Windsurf access to keyword research, Google Helpful Content analysis, and Win Back Email scoring.

Step 2: Verify the Connection

Restart Windsurf and test:

"Can you check Delulu9 connection? Search for 'keyword research tools' and show the results."

If it returns keyword data with search volumes and intent classifications, you’re set.

SEO Workflows in Windsurf

Keyword Research Workflow

Ask Windsurf:

1. “Find 50 keyword ideas for [your niche] using Delulu9”
2. “Filter these by commercial intent and low difficulty”
3. “Group the winners into topic clusters”
4. “Create a content brief for the top cluster”

This replaces hours of manual work with a 5-minute conversation.

Technical SEO Workflow

Windsurf can handle technical seo when connected to the right data:

• Pull relevant metrics through MCP
• Analyze patterns the AI identifies
• Generate actionable recommendations
• Prioritize by impact and effort

Local SEO Workflow

For local seo, use Windsurf to:

• Fetch current data from connected tools
• Compare against competitors
• Identify gaps and opportunities
• Create an implementation plan

Content Optimization Workflow

Ask Windsurf to:

1. Research target keywords for a page
2. Analyze search intent behind each keyword
3. Check what’s currently ranking (using web search)
4. Generate optimization recommendations
5. Write or improve the content directly

What Windsurf Can and Cannot Do for SEO

The pattern is clear: Windsurf is excellent at analysis and content creation, but needs data access through MCP to do real SEO work.

Windsurf vs Browser-Based SEO Tools

Tips for Better SEO Results in Windsurf

1. Be specific with prompts. Instead of “find keywords,” say “find long-tail keywords for [industry] with commercial intent and difficulty under 30”
2. Chain queries. Build on previous results within the same conversation
3. Ask for sources. When Windsurf makes claims about SEO, ask it to verify with live data from Delulu9
4. Save workflows. When you find a prompt sequence that works well, save it for reuse
5. Combine tools. Use multiple MCP servers for a complete SEO toolkit

Common Windsurf SEO Mistakes

• Trusting AI-generated SEO advice without data backing. Always verify with live keyword data.
• Using Windsurf for SEO without MCP servers. It’s guessing without data.
• Asking for “top keywords” without specifying intent, difficulty, or niche
• Not verifying the AI’s keyword suggestions against real search volumes

Related Guides

• MCP for Technical SEO
• MCP for Local SEO
• SEO with Sourcegraph
• SEO with Replit Agent

Start Doing SEO in Windsurf

Connect Delulu9 to Windsurf and unlock keyword research from Google, Bing, and Reddit. $12/mo, setup takes 2 minutes.