How to Use the Givebutter MCP in Windsurf

Q: Does this MCP Server support recurring plans?

It does. You can use listrecurringplans to see your active donor subscriptions and manage their status directly from your IDE.

Q: How does this MCP Server handle Givebutter API errors?

If a call fails, you should run verifyapiconnection to check your credentials. It tells you exactly where the connection is dropping so you can fix it.

Let Cascade manage your fundraising data in Windsurf. Connect your Givebutter account and start tracking donors without leaving your IDE.

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Full campaign visibility in Windsurf

Cascade pulls your live campaign data directly into your workspace. Use `list_fundraising_campaigns` to see what's active and `get_campaign_details` to grab the specific metadata you need for your code. Stop switching tabs to check your progress. You can stay in the flow while Cascade pulls the numbers right into your current file.

Log donations via your MCP Server

Handle offline gifts without leaving your editor. Cascade uses `record_offline_donation` to push check or cash entries into your system immediately. It updates your records in real-time. You'll see the change reflected the moment you run `list_recent_donations` to confirm the entry.

Manage donor contacts directly

Keep your database clean by syncing contact info as you work. Cascade uses `sync_donor_contact` to add new people to your Givebutter lists based on the data it finds in your project files. It keeps your CRM current. You can verify the sync by running `list_donor_contacts` to see the new profile added to your account.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Givebutter MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and head to the Cascade MCP Servers section. Add the server URL there, hit refresh, and Cascade will detect your tools automatically.

Yes, it can. Just ask Cascade to pull the latest records, and it will use `list_donation_transactions` to fetch the data you need for your analysis.

Vinkius handles your connection through a secure token-based endpoint. Your sensitive donor information stays encrypted and is never shared outside your local session.

It does. You can use `list_recurring_plans` to see your active donor subscriptions and manage their status directly from your IDE.

If a call fails, you should run `verify_api_connection` to check your credentials. It tells you exactly where the connection is dropping so you can fix it.

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