How to Use the Griffin MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I install the Griffin MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Alternatively, use the Settings UI under Cascade to add the server, then click Refresh in the MCP panel to let Cascade discover the tools.

Q: Does Windsurf support looking up Griffin payees?

Yes, Cascade uses the listpayees tool to retrieve your saved payee directory. It matches these records against incoming transfer requests to ensure you only move money to authorized entities.

Q: How does Windsurf secure my Griffin bank account data?

All banking data retrieved via listaccounts remains within your local Windsurf sandbox environment. Vinkius executes the MCP Server in an isolated V8 container, ensuring your sensitive financial payloads are never stored or exposed to external networks.

Run banking workflows autonomously by letting Windsurf chain Griffin MCP tools to audit ledgers and transfer funds.

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Automated ledger reconciliation in Windsurf

The `list_transactions` tool pulls live ledger history directly into your Cascade panel to kick off multi-step audits. Windsurf analyzes these transaction records, compares them against your internal database, and highlights discrepancies without requiring manual prompts for each step. You specify the target account using `get_account` to verify balances before running any reconciliation. Cascade automatically handles the data flow from the API response to your local workspace files, executing the entire sequence in one autonomous run.

Multi-step internal transfers via Cascade

The `create_internal_transfer` tool executes immediate treasury movements between your pre-configured accounts. Windsurf chains this with verification checks, ensuring the target account is active and funded before initiating the transfer. Cascade checks the source details via `list_accounts` first to confirm liquidity. If the balance is sufficient, it fires the transfer payload and logs the confirmation receipt to your local audit trail.

Instant compliance auditing with Windsurf MCP Server

The `list_verifications` tool retrieves active KYC and KYB records directly into your editing environment. Windsurf reads these verification statuses to flag onboarding bottlenecks or pending approvals instantly. When an account flags as unverified, Cascade queries `get_verification` to pull the exact failure reasons. This lets you resolve compliance blocks without leaving your active coding workspace.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Griffin MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Alternatively, use the Settings UI under Cascade to add the server, then click Refresh in the MCP panel to let Cascade discover the tools.

Yes, Windsurf uses its Cascade agent to run multi-step sequences like checking balances with `list_accounts` before calling `create_internal_transfer`. Cascade plans the sequence, executes it, and outputs the final transaction receipt without requiring manual step-by-step guidance.

Cascade executes tool calls sequentially, meaning it parses the payload of `list_transactions` before deciding to call `get_transaction`. This sequential execution naturally throttles calls, keeping your automated banking queries within safe API limits.

Yes, Cascade uses the `list_payees` tool to retrieve your saved payee directory. It matches these records against incoming transfer requests to ensure you only move money to authorized entities.

All banking data retrieved via `list_accounts` remains within your local Windsurf sandbox environment. Vinkius executes the MCP Server in an isolated V8 container, ensuring your sensitive financial payloads are never stored or exposed to external networks.

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