ClearBank MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ClearBank through 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": {
"clearbank": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About ClearBank MCP Server
The ClearBank MCP Server wraps incredibly defensive digital signatures (RSA-SHA256 PEM) autonomously underneath a native Language Model Chat interface. Meaning, your AI has programmatic limits to fire secure European and British payment rails on command natively.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ClearBank tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
Core Functionality
- Virtual Account Provisioning — Manage deeply nested multi-layered B2B structures. Automatically provision Sort-Code ledgers via
clearbank_create_account. - Payment Initiation (FPS & CHAPS) — Run automated payroll or contractor compensation using direct clearing paths via
clearbank_create_faster_payment. - Algorithmic Tracing — Check real-time payment states organically utilizing
clearbank_get_payment_status.
Use Cases
- Baas Platforms — Direct integration validating funds exactly when needed under FPS limits.
- Treasury Automation — Have the Agent review your high-volume clearing state.
The ClearBank MCP Server exposes 8 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 ClearBank to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClearBank 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 ClearBank
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ClearBank, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the ClearBank MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ClearBank 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 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ClearBank + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ClearBank MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ClearBank and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ClearBank tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ClearBank and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ClearBank data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
ClearBank MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClearBank to Windsurf via MCP:
clearbank_create_account
Provision a new virtual UK Account
clearbank_create_chaps_payment
Can only be done during BofE operating hours. Dispatch a CHAPS High-Value Wire
clearbank_create_faster_payment
Dispatch an instant UK Faster Payment
clearbank_get_account_balances
Assess live balances for a specific account
clearbank_get_accounts
List all internal ClearBank ledgers
clearbank_get_payment_status
Inspect if an FPS or CHAPS instruction settled
clearbank_get_transactions
View deep transaction logs of the Account
clearbank_suspend_account
Immediately freeze an Account preventing transfers out/in
Example Prompts for ClearBank in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with ClearBank immediately.
"Check our main UK sub-account. View the balances mapped onto it to find liquid limits."
"Initialize an FPS transfer. Send £1,500 from Account 'ACC-12' natively to sort code '404040' account '12341234'."
"Suspend suspicious account ID ACC-99 via API."
Troubleshooting ClearBank MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ClearBank to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ClearBank + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClearBank 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 ClearBank with your favorite client
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Connect ClearBank to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.