Bybit MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Bybit through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"bybit": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Bybit MCP Server
Connect to Bybit and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public market data.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Bybit tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Tickers — Get real-time prices, 24h change, high/low and volume for any trading pair
- Klines — Fetch candlestick/OHLCV data for technical analysis across all timeframes
- Orderbook — View current market depth (bids and asks) for any pair
- Recent Trades — See the latest executed trades with price, size and side
- Mark/Index Price — Get mark price and index price candlesticks for derivatives
- Funding Rates — Check historical funding rates for perpetual contracts
- Open Interest — Track open interest changes over time
- Instruments — Browse all available trading pairs and contract specifications
The Bybit MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bybit to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bybit MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Bybit
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bybit, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Bybit MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Bybit through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Bybit + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Bybit MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Bybit and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Bybit tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Bybit and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Bybit data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Bybit MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bybit to Windsurf via MCP:
get_funding_history
Funding rates are paid every 8 hours between long and short positions. Positive rate means longs pay shorts. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Limit: 1-200 records. Get funding rate history for perpetual contracts
get_index_price_kline
Index price is the composite price from multiple exchanges. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get index price candlestick data
get_instruments
Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse", "option". Filter by symbol or base coin. Get trading instruments (pairs/contracts) info
get_kline
Intervals: 1,3,5,15,30,60,120,240,360,720 (minutes), D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly). Use start and end timestamps (milliseconds) for historical data. Limit: 1-1000 candles. Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse". Get candlestick (kline) data for technical analysis
get_mark_price_kline
Mark price is used for liquidation calculations. Intervals same as kline. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get mark price candlestick data for derivatives
get_open_interest
Open interest shows total number of open positions. Intervals: 5min, 15min, 30min, 1h, 4h, 1d. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get open interest history for a derivatives contract
get_orderbook
Returns price levels and quantities. Limit: 1-200 (spot), 1-500 (linear/inverse/option). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current orderbook (bids and asks) for a symbol
get_recent_trades
Returns trade price, size, side (Buy/Sell), timestamp and trade ID. Useful for seeing current market activity and order flow. Limit: 1-1000 trades. Get recent executed trades for a symbol
get_server_time
Useful for synchronizing requests and verifying API connectivity. Get the current Bybit server time
get_tickers
Categories: "spot" (spot trading), "linear" (USDT/USDC perpetual & futures), "inverse" (inverse perpetual & futures), "option" (options). Filter by specific symbol (e.g. "BTCUSDT") or base coin (e.g. "BTC"). Get real-time market tickers (prices) for any category
Example Prompts for Bybit in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Bybit immediately.
"What's the current Bitcoin price on Bybit?"
"Show me the last 5 daily candles for ETHUSDT."
"What's the funding rate for BTCUSDT perpetual?"
Troubleshooting Bybit MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Bybit to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Bybit + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bybit MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Bybit with your favorite client
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Connect Bybit to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.