How to Use the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I install CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) on Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Add the MCP Server under the config block with your Vinkius API token. Cascade will load the tools instantly.

Q: Can I query native assets with this setup?

Yes, you can check token details directly. Use the getasset tool to look up policy IDs and asset names. You can also fetch the transaction history for specific tokens using listassettransactions.

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Automated transaction audits in Windsurf

The `get_transaction` tool retrieves detailed records for any transaction hash on the Cardano ledger. When you ask Windsurf to audit a payment, Cascade calls this tool alongside `get_transaction_utxos` to map the exact inputs and outputs. You do not have to copy-paste raw JSON from a web explorer. Cascade reads the balance changes, flags unspent outputs, and updates your UI code to match the actual state on-chain.

Live pool and epoch tracking

The `get_latest_epoch` tool fetches the current epoch boundaries and network timing metrics. Cascade grabs these details, checks active stake pools using `list_pools`, and calculates rewards without leaving your workspace. Instead of hardcoding static fallback values, your editor pulls live network metrics. Your agent can write a custom script to alert you when a specific pool changes its parameters.

Windsurf MCP Server address lookup

The `get_address` tool inspects any public Cardano address to retrieve its balance and staking keys. Cascade chains this tool with `list_address_transactions` to build a complete ledger of historical activity for your local debugging. Windsurf runs these steps back-to-back without waiting for your manual approval. You get a clean, structured list of transactions parsed directly into your development environment.

Setup guide

Set up CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) 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 CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) 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 CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. Add the MCP Server under the config block with your Vinkius API token. Cascade will load the tools instantly.

Yes, Cascade does this out of the box. If you ask it to analyze an address, it will call `get_address` and then loop through `list_address_transactions` on the MCP server without needing your input at every step.

No, it runs in a sandboxed environment hosted on Vinkius. Windsurf only sends lightweight JSON-RPC requests to fetch data like `get_block`, keeping your local editor fast.

Yes, you can check token details directly. Use the `get_asset` tool to look up policy IDs and asset names. You can also fetch the transaction history for specific tokens using `list_asset_transactions`.

Vinkius runs this connector in a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox. Your Cardano addresses and transaction hashes are sent directly to the CardanoScan API over HTTPS. No local files or private keys are exposed to the external network.

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