Kraken MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Kraken through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"kraken": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Kraken MCP Server
Connect to Kraken and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public data.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Kraken tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Live Tickers — Get current prices, 24h volume, VWAP and high/low for any trading pair
- OHLC Candles — Retrieve candlestick data with multiple timeframes (1m to 15d)
- Order Book — View current bids and asks with market depth analysis
- Recent Trades — See the most recent completed trades with price, volume and side
- Asset Info — Get details about all supported cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies
- Trading Pairs — Explore all available trading pairs with their specifications
- Spread Data — Analyze bid/ask spreads for liquidity assessment
The Kraken MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Kraken to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kraken MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Kraken
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kraken, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Kraken MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Kraken through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Kraken + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Kraken MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Kraken and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Kraken tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Kraken and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Kraken data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Kraken MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Kraken to Windsurf via MCP:
get_asset_info
Returns asset name, alternate names, decimals, status and collateral support. Optionally filter by specific assets (comma-separated). Get information about Kraken assets
get_asset_pairs
Returns pair name, alt name, base/quote assets, lot volume decimals, pair decimals, order minimums and trading leverage. Optionally filter by a specific pair. Get information about Kraken trading pairs
get_ohlc
Each candle includes time, open, high, low, close, VWAP, volume and trade count. Supports intervals: 1 (1min), 5, 15, 30, 60 (1h), 240 (4h), 1440 (1d), 10080 (1w), 21600 (15d). Optionally provide since timestamp for incremental data. Get OHLCV candlestick data for a trading pair
get_order_book
Each level includes price and volume. The count parameter controls the number of levels returned (1-500, default 100). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current order book for a trading pair
get_server_time
Returns the Unix timestamp and RFC 1123 time. Useful for synchronizing with the exchange server and verifying API connectivity. Get Kraken server time
get_spread
Returns recent spreads with bid price, ask price, time (Unix timestamp) and volume. Useful for analyzing liquidity and trading costs. Get recent spread data for a trading pair
get_ticker
Returns best bid/ask prices, last trade price, 24h volume, VWAP, high/low prices and trade counts. Pair names can be standard (XBTUSD) or alt (BTCUSD). Multiple pairs comma-separated. Get current ticker information for trading pairs
get_trades
Each trade includes price, volume, time (Unix timestamp), side (buy/sell), order type (market/limit) and misc info. Returns up to 1000 most recent trades. Optionally provide since timestamp for pagination. Get recent trades for a trading pair
Example Prompts for Kraken in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Kraken immediately.
"What is the current price of Bitcoin in USD?"
"Show me the 1-hour OHLC for Ethereum over the last 24 candles."
"What are the recent trades for SOL/USD?"
Troubleshooting Kraken MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Kraken to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Kraken + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kraken MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Kraken with your favorite client
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Connect Kraken to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.