How to Use the Dwolla MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf handle Dwolla KBA verification automatically?

Yes. Cascade can trigger initiatekba and follow up with verifykba once the user provides their answers. It manages the state between these two steps to ensure the customer is verified correctly.

Use the Dwolla MCP Server in Windsurf to automate bank transfers and customer onboarding without leaving your IDE's context.

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Full-stack payment orchestration in Windsurf

Cascade reads your codebase and triggers `create_customer` or `initiate_transfer` based on your project logic. It handles the API handshake so you don't have to write boilerplate for every transaction. Your agent parses the HAL links returned by the API automatically. This lets Windsurf execute multi-step flows like verifying micro-deposits or updating funding sources without manual intervention.

Automated Dwolla compliance and audit trails

Keep your records clean by using `get_event` and `list_account_transfers` to track every movement in your system. Cascade monitors these logs to ensure your integration stays within the expected bounds. When a transfer fails, the agent uses `retry_webhook` to fix transient issues. It keeps the transaction flow moving while you focus on building the product features.

Direct Dwolla account and funding management

Manage your infrastructure by calling `get_account` or `list_account_funding_sources` directly from your chat. Windsurf maps these tools to your current workspace, letting you verify configurations in real-time. Use `create_funding_source` to attach new bank accounts to customers instantly. The agent ensures the inputs match the schema requirements before sending the request to the Dwolla sandbox.

Setup guide

Set up Dwolla MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Dwolla MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Dwolla payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Dwolla tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dwolla-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Dwolla MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and navigate to the Cascade MCP panel. You can add the server configuration directly there or use the built-in marketplace for one-click setup.

Yes. Cascade can trigger `initiate_kba` and follow up with `verify_kba` once the user provides their answers. It manages the state between these two steps to ensure the customer is verified correctly.

The server uses a secure endpoint token to communicate with your account. Your sensitive financial data stays within the encrypted pipe established by the MCP standard.

The server returns the specific API error, allowing Cascade to analyze the response. You can then use `get_transfer` to check the status or `cancel_transfer` if the transaction needs to be halted.

It supports both sandbox and production modes. You simply update your environment variables to point to the correct Dwolla API base URL.

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