How to Use the Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) MCP in Windsurf

Connect Arbiscan to Windsurf to let Cascade autonomously pull Arbitrum contract ABIs, check balances, and trace token transfers.

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Connect Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) MCP to Windsurf

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Arbitrum MCP Server for Cascade

`get_abi` and `get_source_code` form the foundation of this integration. Cascade grabs the verified source code and ABI directly from the Arbitrum chain the moment you ask it to review a smart contract. You skip the manual copy-pasting from the block explorer entirely. Your agent reads the code, maps the functions, and immediately starts building the frontend integration. If you need to debug a specific transaction, Cascade calls `get_tx_list` and `get_logs` to reconstruct the entire event history without asking for permission.

Autonomous Token Tracking

`get_token_tx` and `get_token_nft_tx` pull ERC20 and ERC721 transfer events straight into your IDE. Tell Cascade to audit a wallet's NFT history, and it fetches the exact transfer logs across Arbitrum. The agent chains these events with `get_eth_price` to calculate historical gas costs or transaction values in USD. That means you get a complete financial breakdown of an address right in your editor pane through this MCP connection.

Real-time State Verification

`get_status` and `get_tx_receipt_status` check if your recent contract execution actually succeeded. Cascade monitors the Arbitrum network for your deployment, confirming the receipt status before moving on to the next build step. When working on time-sensitive dApps, `get_block_countdown` tells your agent exactly when a specific block will hit. Windsurf uses this MCP data to write precise timing logic for your smart contract interactions.

Setup guide

Set up Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arbiscan-arbitrum-explorer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Arbiscan (Arbitrum Explorer) MCP in Windsurf

Open the MCP Servers UI under Settings, then Cascade. Add the server details to your configuration and hit Refresh. Cascade will auto-discover the Arbitrum tools instantly.

Yes, it pulls verified code directly. You just provide the contract address, and the agent fetches the exact source files.

The server includes a dedicated tool for that exact purpose. Your agent uses it to trace complex contract-to-contract calls that don't show up in normal transfer logs.

Cascade checks the receipt status automatically. It reads the execution failure, pulls the event logs, and suggests a fix for your Solidity code right in the editor.

Vinkius runs the connection inside an ephemeral V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your Windsurf agent only requests public Arbitrum addresses, contract ABIs, and transaction hashes. No private keys or wallet seeds ever touch the network.

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