CoinCap MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect CoinCap 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": {
"coincap": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About CoinCap MCP Server
Connect to CoinCap APIs and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple CoinCap tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Asset Prices — Get current prices, market caps, 24h volume and supply info for any cryptocurrency
- Asset Search — Search for crypto by name or symbol (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.)
- Historical Prices — Retrieve price history with configurable intervals (1m to 1d)
- Markets — See which exchanges list specific trading pairs and their 24h volumes
- Exchange Rankings — Browse exchanges ranked by 24h volume with verification status
- OHLCV Candles — Get candlestick data for technical analysis with multiple timeframes
- Exchange Rates — View crypto-to-fiat conversion rates
The CoinCap MCP Server exposes 9 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 CoinCap to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CoinCap 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 CoinCap
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CoinCap, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the CoinCap MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with CoinCap 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 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
CoinCap + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the CoinCap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from CoinCap and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query CoinCap tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from CoinCap and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine CoinCap data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
CoinCap MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect CoinCap to Windsurf via MCP:
get_asset
Returns the current price in USD, market cap, 24h trading volume, price change percentages (1h, 24h, 7d), circulating supply, total supply, max supply and rank. Asset IDs are lowercase with hyphens (e.g. "bitcoin", "ethereum", "solana"). Get detailed info for a specific cryptocurrency
get_asset_history
Returns daily or interval-based price snapshots. Use interval to specify the data granularity: "m1" (1 minute), "m5" (5 min), "m15" (15 min), "m30" (30 min), "h1" (1 hour), "h2" (2 hours), "h6" (6 hours), "h12" (12 hours), "d1" (1 day). Get historical price data for a cryptocurrency
get_candles
Each candle includes the open, high, low, close prices and volume for the time interval. Supports intervals: "m1", "m5", "m15", "m30", "h1", "h2", "h6", "h12", "d1". Optionally set start/end timestamps (milliseconds since epoch) for historical data. Get OHLCV candlestick data for technical analysis
get_exchange
Returns the exchange name, website, 24h volume, number of markets, rank, verification status and supported assets. Exchange IDs are lowercase (e.g. "binance", "coinbase-pro", "kraken"). Get detailed info for a specific cryptocurrency exchange
get_markets
Each market includes the exchange ID, base asset ID, quote asset ID, trading pair symbol, current price, 24h volume in USD and volume percentage. Optionally filter by asset ID or exchange ID. Get trading markets/pairs for assets or exchanges
get_rate
Returns the current rate for converting the asset to its corresponding fiat currency. Base IDs are typically asset IDs like "bitcoin", "ethereum" or fiat codes like "USD". Get a specific exchange rate
get_rates
). Returns the rate ID, symbol, currency symbol and current rate. Optionally filter by base currency. Get exchange rates for cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies
list_assets
Optionally search by name, filter by specific IDs, and paginate with limit/offset. Returns assets sorted by market cap by default. List cryptocurrency assets with prices and market data
list_exchanges
Each exchange includes its ID, name, website, 24h volume in USD, number of markets, rank and whether it's verified. List cryptocurrency exchanges with rankings
Example Prompts for CoinCap in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with CoinCap immediately.
"What is the current price of Bitcoin?"
"Show me the top 5 cryptocurrency exchanges by volume."
"Show me the 1-hour candlestick data for Ethereum."
Troubleshooting CoinCap MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting CoinCap to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
CoinCap + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating CoinCap 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 CoinCap with your favorite client
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Connect CoinCap to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.