How to Use the ExchangeRate-API MCP in Windsurf

Q: Does Windsurf support the full ExchangeRate-API toolset?

Yes. Every tool from convertcurrencypair to the full list is available once you connect the server. Windsurf detects the capabilities immediately upon connection.

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Chain currency tools in Windsurf

Cascade doesn't wait for your next prompt. It strings together `list_supported_currencies` and `get_latest_rates` to build complete market snapshots the moment you ask for a report. Your agent handles the logic, moving from base currency selection to final conversion without manual intervention. It’s an MCP Server that keeps your project state synced with global markets.

Automated market data ingestion

Stop manual lookups. Use `get_enriched_currency_data` to feed detailed metadata, including country flags and full names, straight into your active codebase. This MCP Server allows Windsurf to populate your UI components with accurate, real-time data. Just describe the dashboard, and watch the agent fetch and format the rates.

Historical analysis on demand

Need to see how a pair moved last month? Cascade calls `get_historical_rates` to pull the numbers into your current file. It parses the response and updates your graphs or logs automatically. This setup turns your IDE into a live financial research terminal.

Setup guide

Set up ExchangeRate-API 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 ExchangeRate-API 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 ExchangeRate-API payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the ExchangeRate-API tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about ExchangeRate-API MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings via the Cascade panel or edit your config file directly. Add the server under the mcpServers key, hit refresh, and the tools appear in your agent's command palette.

Yes. Every tool from `convert_currency_pair` to the full list is available once you connect the server. Windsurf detects the capabilities immediately upon connection.

It provides the data you need to trigger logic based on price shifts. You can write scripts that use these tools to monitor specific pairs and execute actions when targets are met.

Your key lives in your local configuration. It's used only for authenticated requests to the API provider and never leaves your machine.

The server only touches public market data. It does not access your private files or personal financial records, ensuring your environment remains secure.

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