How to Use the CoinAPI MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Cascade use CoinAPI in Windsurf to run autonomous backtests?

Yes, Cascade chains the getohlcv tool with your local testing scripts to run historical simulations. It pulls the data, writes the test runner, and executes it in one go.

Feed live cryptocurrency market data directly to Cascade in Windsurf to build and test trading logic autonomously.

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Pull live crypto pricing inside Windsurf

The `get_specific_rate` tool fetches real-time conversion rates between any two digital or fiat assets. Cascade uses this to evaluate portfolio values on the fly without making you look up exchange pairs manually. You get the exact numbers instantly. Because Cascade chains actions, it can take these rates and immediately write them into your local configuration file.

Map exchanges and assets automatically

The `list_exchanges` and `list_assets` tools expose every active marketplace and token tracked by the platform. Your autonomous agent scans this massive index to identify where specific assets trade. Instead of hardcoding endpoint URLs, Cascade queries these tools to build dynamic config files. You tell it what token you want to track, and it handles the mapping.

Analyze historical trends using this MCP Server

The `get_ohlcv` tool retrieves historical open, high, low, close, and volume data for any supported symbol. Cascade pulls this raw dataset to run backtests on your local scripts. This setup lets you verify strategy performance using real historical numbers. You don't have to download CSVs or write custom scraper scripts anymore.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about CoinAPI MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the server to your config under the mcpServers key. Cascade will automatically detect the new tools once you refresh the MCP panel.

Yes, Cascade chains the `get_ohlcv` tool with your local testing scripts to run historical simulations. It pulls the data, writes the test runner, and executes it in one go.

Your API key controls the rate limits directly. Cascade manages its calls based on those limits, preventing your key from getting blocked during heavy operations.

No, the server acts as the wrapper. Cascade calls tools like `get_latest_trades` directly, eliminating the need for you to write boilerplate integration code.

Your API key stays local inside the secure Vinkius MCP host environment. Only your client accesses the raw cryptocurrency market data, keeping your credentials hidden from third parties.

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