How to Use the Bybit MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf handle Bybit rate limits during backtests?

Cascade spaces out calls to getkline to respect the API limits. If you hit a rate limit, the Windsurf agent pauses, checks getservertime, and resumes execution automatically.

Q: Does Windsurf support Bybit options data?

Yes, Cascade can query options using getinstruments by setting the category parameter. It then pulls real-time pricing via gettickers to help you evaluate volatility.

Q: How do I filter Bybit instruments in this workspace?

You ask Cascade to find specific pairs. The agent calls getinstruments with your base coin filter and isolates spot or linear contracts instantly.

Q: Is my Bybit market query data private?

This MCP server only requests public market data like getorderbook and funding rates. Vinkius runs the connector in a secure sandbox, meaning no personal API keys or private trading strategies ever leave your local Windsurf environment.

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`get_tickers` retrieves real-time price feeds while Cascade automatically flags anomalies. Your Windsurf agent reads these live prices, identifies sudden movements, and immediately triggers `get_recent_trades` to inspect order flow. Instead of manual prompts for each step, Cascade chains these calls. You get a clean breakdown of market action without clicking back and forth.

Chain historical backtests with this MCP Server

`get_kline` pulls up to 1000 historical candlesticks directly into your Windsurf workspace. Cascade maps this raw price data against `get_funding_history` to locate profitable arbitrage windows across linear and inverse perpetuals. This MCP Server feeds the exact numbers to your agent. Windsurf writes the Python backtesting script, runs it in your terminal, and edits the code based on the results.

Map orderbook depth inside Windsurf Cascade

`get_orderbook` grabs up to 500 levels of liquidity for any derivatives contract to calculate immediate slippage. Cascade parses this depth chart alongside `get_open_interest` to gauge whether a breakout has actual backing. You specify the target pair in the Windsurf chat. The agent pulls the orderbook, calculates the volume-weighted average price, and displays a clean visual markdown table.

Setup guide

Set up Bybit 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 Bybit 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 Bybit payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Bybit tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Bybit MCP in Windsurf

Cascade spaces out calls to `get_kline` to respect the API limits. If you hit a rate limit, the Windsurf agent pauses, checks `get_server_time`, and resumes execution automatically.

No, this specific MCP Server only exposes read-only market data tools like `get_tickers` and `get_orderbook`. Your Windsurf agent cannot place orders, protecting your exchange balance from unauthorized writes.

Yes, Cascade can query options using `get_instruments` by setting the category parameter. It then pulls real-time pricing via `get_tickers` to help you evaluate volatility.

You ask Cascade to find specific pairs. The agent calls `get_instruments` with your base coin filter and isolates spot or linear contracts instantly.

This MCP server only requests public market data like `get_orderbook` and funding rates. Vinkius runs the connector in a secure sandbox, meaning no personal API keys or private trading strategies ever leave your local Windsurf environment.

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