CoinMarketCap MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect CoinMarketCap 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": {
"coinmarketcap": {
"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 CoinMarketCap MCP Server
Connect your AI to CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto price-tracking platform.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple CoinMarketCap 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.
What you can do
- Market Rankings — List the top cryptocurrencies by market cap, volume, or price change.
- Price Conversion — Convert between hundreds of cryptocurrencies and dozens of fiat currencies.
- API Usage — Check your API key's remaining credits and usage stats.
The CoinMarketCap 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 CoinMarketCap to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CoinMarketCap 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 CoinMarketCap
Open Cascade and ask: "Using CoinMarketCap, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with CoinMarketCap 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
CoinMarketCap + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the CoinMarketCap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from CoinMarketCap and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query CoinMarketCap tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from CoinMarketCap and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine CoinMarketCap data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
CoinMarketCap MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CoinMarketCap to Windsurf via MCP:
get_global_metrics
Retrieve aggregate market data for the entire cryptocurrency market
get_id_map
Retrieve a mapping of symbols/names to unique CMC IDs
get_key_info
Check your API keys usage, remaining credits, and rate limits
get_metadata
Retrieve static metadata for one or more cryptocurrencies (logo, description, etc.)
get_quotes
Retrieve the latest market quotes for one or more cryptocurrencies
list_exchanges
Retrieve a ranked list of all cryptocurrency exchanges
list_listings
Retrieve a paginated list of all active cryptocurrencies with latest market data
price_conversion
Convert an amount of one currency to another using latest market prices
Example Prompts for CoinMarketCap in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with CoinMarketCap immediately.
"Show me the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap."
"Convert 1.5 BTC to EUR."
"Get the historical listing data for Dogecoin launched on CoinMarketCap."
Troubleshooting CoinMarketCap MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting CoinMarketCap to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
CoinMarketCap + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating CoinMarketCap 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 CoinMarketCap with your favorite client
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Connect CoinMarketCap to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.