Column MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Column 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": {
"column": {
"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 Column MCP Server
The Column MCP Server effectively bypasses standard FinTech wrappers and ties your artificial intelligence directly to one of the only nationally chartered US banks built originally around raw Developer APIs.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Column tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Automated Clearing — Use
column_create_ach_transferto reliably settle recurring vendor payouts directly out of your native balance without relying on external UI web panels. - Establish Corporate Entities — Hook your conversational bots to construct KYC/KYB verified operational clusters
column_create_entityready to map against newly minted bank account numbers (column_create_bank_account). - Physical Check Writing — Astonishing API feature: send literal paper checks natively out to US addresses. Formulate text like "Mail a $40 check to John's address in Texas for maintenance" and the
column_create_checkprints and bounds the ledger payload directly.
The Column MCP Server exposes 12 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 Column to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Column 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 Column
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Column, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Column MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Column 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Column + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Column MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Column and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Column tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Column and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Column data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Column MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Column to Windsurf via MCP:
column_create_ach_transfer
Fire an ACH to an external routing/account number
column_create_bank_account
Establish a DDA (Demand Deposit Account)
column_create_check
Very useful for legacy vendor systems. Generate and mail a paper check
column_create_entity
In production, this goes through compliance screening. Register a business or person KYC target inside Column
column_create_wire_transfer
Fire an immediate Wire transfer
column_get_balance
Audit settled funds inside a Bank Account
column_get_bank_account
Fetch specific DDA details (Routing info)
column_get_statement
Retrieve the generated bank statement artifacts
column_list_entities
View all active KYC profiles under the charter
column_list_transfers
Sweep historical ACH payment operations
column_list_webhooks
View all registered listening streams
column_simulate_ach
Trigger Sandbox inbound money movement
Example Prompts for Column in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Column immediately.
"Scan our balance history within my Operational account ID. See exactly how much pure funds are settled and available for dispatch."
"Print out a $1,500 manual paper check paid out to 'Green Construction LLC'. Mail it to '55 Broad St, Chicago IL 60601'."
"Initialize a Same-Day direct ACH batch targeting our landlord accounting info. Execute a $5,000 push towards Counterparty Router 02844 under entity RentalCorp."
Troubleshooting Column MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Column to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Column + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Column 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 Column with your favorite client
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Connect Column to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.