Dext MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Dext through the 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": {
"dext": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Dext MCP Server
Integrate Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), the leading bookkeeping and accounting automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your digital inbox of receipts and invoices, track supplier extraction data, and monitor accounting categories and client accounts using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Dext tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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
- Inbox Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all items in your Dext inbox, including processing status.
- Data Extraction — Access granular technical metadata for extracted receipts, including tax details and supplier info.
- Client Management — List and review accounting clients and their integration settings in your partner account.
- Account Intelligence — Monitor connected bank accounts and accounting categories available for classification.
The Dext 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 Dext to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Dext 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 Dext
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Dext, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Dext MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Dext 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
Dext + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Dext MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Dext and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Dext tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Dext and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Dext data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Dext MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Dext to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your Dext account
get_item_details
Get detailed information for a specific inbox item
list_account_users
List all users with access to the current Dext account
list_accounting_categories
List the chart of accounts or categories available for classification
list_accounting_clients
List all clients associated with your Dext partner account
list_connected_bank_accounts
List all bank accounts configured for statement extraction
list_extracted_suppliers
List all suppliers automatically extracted from your documents
list_inbox_items
List all pending and processed items (receipts, invoices) in your Dext inbox
list_items_pending_review
Identify inbox items that are currently in the "Review" status
search_inbox_by_keyword
Search for receipts or invoices by supplier name or description
Example Prompts for Dext in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Dext immediately.
"List all items in my inbox that need review."
"Show me the details for the item from 'Starbucks' on June 12th."
"Search my inbox for 'office supplies'."
Troubleshooting Dext MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Dext to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Dext + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Dext 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 Dext with your favorite client
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Connect Dext to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.