How to Use the GoCardless MCP in Windsurf
Let Windsurf handle your GoCardless collections directly from your IDE without switching tabs or manual API calls.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect GoCardless MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect GoCardless 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.
Automate your payment collections
Cascade reads your codebase and triggers `create_new_payment` when a billing event hits your logs. It maps internal user IDs to GoCardless records to ensure every collection links correctly. Windsurf chains this with `list_direct_debit_payments` to verify the transaction hit the ledger immediately. You get an autonomous flow that handles the heavy lifting.
Reconcile payouts in real-time
Use `list_merchant_payouts` to pull settlement data straight into your working files. Cascade parses the response, comparing expected totals against your database records. This MCP Server provides the raw data needed to spot discrepancies before they become accounting headaches. You see the gaps instantly in the diff view.
Manage customer mandates
Query `list_payment_mandates` to see exactly which clients have active agreements. Cascade identifies expired or pending mandates that block your payment pipeline. You can then call `get_customer_details` to pull contact info for follow-ups. It keeps your billing state clean without you writing a single boilerplate line.
Set up GoCardless 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 GoCardless MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 GoCardless payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the GoCardless tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gocardless-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about GoCardless MCP in Windsurf
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