Covalent MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Covalent 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": {
"covalent": {
"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 Covalent MCP Server
Integrate Covalent, the unified API for blockchain data, directly into your AI workflow. Access real-time and historical data across Ethereum, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, and over 100 other supported networks using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Covalent tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Wallet Insights — Retrieve token balances, historical portfolio values, and transaction history for any wallet address.
- NFT Discovery — List NFT balances and metadata across supported chains.
- Transaction Auditing — Get full details and log events for specific transaction hashes.
- Network Monitoring — Check block details and monitor supported chain statuses.
The Covalent MCP Server exposes 10 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 Covalent to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Covalent 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 Covalent
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Covalent, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Covalent MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Covalent 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Covalent + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Covalent MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Covalent and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Covalent tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Covalent and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Covalent data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Covalent MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Covalent to Windsurf via MCP:
get_block_details
Resolves block hashes, parent hashes, timestamps, and transaction counts for the specified chain. Get details for a specific block height
get_chains_status
Resolves block height lag, current sync status, and API availability across all supported networks. Get the current indexing status of all supported chains
get_dex_pools
Resolves liquidity pool addresses, token pairs, reserve amounts, and volume metrics for the specified DEX. List liquidity pools for a DEX on a specific chain
get_historical_portfolio
Resolves daily balances, asset valuations in USD, and historical price points for the specified wallet. Get historical daily portfolio value for a wallet address
get_nft_balances
Resolves NFT contract names, token IDs, metadata URLs, and image links across the specified blockchain network. Get NFT balances for a wallet address
get_token_balances
Resolves contract addresses, ticker symbols, token decimals, and current balances (formatted and raw) for the specified wallet and chain. Get token balances for a wallet address on a specific chain
get_token_transfers
Resolves sender/receiver addresses, transfer values, and transaction timestamps for the specified wallet. Get historical token transfers for a wallet address
get_transaction_details
Touches raw log events, decoded event parameters, and gas consumption metrics boundary. Get full details and logs for a specific transaction hash
get_transactions
Resolves transaction hashes, block heights, timestamps, and log events for the specified wallet on the given chain. Get transaction history for a wallet address
list_supported_chains
Resolves chain IDs, human-readable names, and supported features (NFTs, Dex, etc.) for each blockchain. List all blockchains supported by Covalent
Example Prompts for Covalent in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Covalent immediately.
"Show me the token balances for address '0x123...' on eth-mainnet."
"List the last 10 transactions for address '0x123...' on matic-mainnet."
"What are the NFT holdings for wallet '0x123...' on eth-mainnet?"
Troubleshooting Covalent MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Covalent to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Covalent + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Covalent 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 Covalent with your favorite client
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Connect Covalent to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.