How to Use the Finnhub MCP in Windsurf

Get live financial data directly in Windsurf. Let Cascade pull stock quotes, company profiles, and market news in one go.

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Connect Finnhub MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Finnhub to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Chain financial research with Cascade

Stop jumping between your browser and your editor. Cascade uses `get_company_profile` and `get_basic_financials` to pull exact metrics into your current workspace. You set the goal, and Cascade handles the multi-tool execution. It chains these commands to build a complete view of a ticker without you prompting every single step.

Real-time market monitoring

Feed live price action into your code by using `get_stock_quote`. Cascade reads these values to adjust your logic or update your local data structures automatically. This MCP Server keeps your context updated. When market volatility hits, your agent already has the latest numbers to reference in your documentation or scripts.

Crypto and symbol discovery

Use `search_symbols` to find the right ticker in seconds. Whether you are tracking equities or digital assets, the agent finds the exact match for your query. `list_crypto_symbols` helps you verify exchange support before you commit to a specific data stream. Cascade handles the filtering so you focus on the implementation.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Finnhub MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the MCP Servers menu. Add this server by entering the host details, then click refresh to let Cascade index the tools.

Yes, you can use these tools to fetch raw market data. Just keep in mind that you need to implement your own logic for processing and error handling.

Finnhub enforces rate limits on their API. You should cache results locally to avoid hitting these caps during your Windsurf development sessions.

Your key is stored locally in your configuration file. Vinkius manages the server, so your credentials never leave your machine.

This server only fetches public market data like quotes and news. No private account information or personal trading data is ever accessed or stored.

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