Bring Currency Conversion
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect ExchangeRate-API to Windsurf and start using all 5 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the ExchangeRate-API MCP Server?
Equip your AI agent with real-time financial intelligence via ExchangeRate-API. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to current and historical exchange rates for over 160 currencies. Your agent can search for the latest rates, audit currency pairs, and retrieve enriched metadata for any supported currency without you ever searching manually. Whether you are auditing international transactions or managing global financial operations, your agent acts as a dedicated currency analyst and conversion expert through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Real-time Rates — Access the latest exchange rates for any base currency, updated in real-time.
- Pair Conversion — Calculate exact exchange rates or convert specific amounts between any two currency codes.
- Historical Auditing — Fetch exchange rates for any specific date in the past to analyze financial trends.
- Currency Intelligence — List all supported currencies and retrieve enriched metadata including full names and flags.
- Data Integrity — Retrieve reliable financial data used by thousands of companies worldwide.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ExchangeRate-API Key
- Start managing your currency intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Financial Analysts & Accountants — perform rapid currency conversions and audit historical rates for reporting.
- E-commerce Managers — monitor real-time exchange rates to optimize global pricing strategies.
- Travelers & Digital Nomads — get instant conversion results for their specific location and budget planning.
- Developers — integrate reliable currency workflows into their applications through an AI-guided interface.
- Investment Teams — stay updated on global currency fluctuations for organizational planning.
Built-in capabilities (5)
Convert between two currencies
g., flag, full name). Get enriched currency information
Get historical exchange rates
g., USD). Get latest exchange rates
List all supported currencies
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ExchangeRate-API tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 5 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ExchangeRate-API in Windsurf
Why run ExchangeRate-API with Vinkius?
The ExchangeRate-API connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 5 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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ExchangeRate-API and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ExchangeRate-API to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
ExchangeRate-API for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and ExchangeRate-API is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How many currencies are supported by this integration?
ExchangeRate-API supports over 160 world currencies. You can use the list_supported_currencies tool to see the full list of available codes and their corresponding names.
Can I perform a direct conversion between USD and EUR with a specific amount?
Yes! Use the convert_currency_pair tool and provide 'USD' in the from parameter, 'EUR' in the to parameter, and your desired amount. The agent will calculate the result based on the latest rates.
Is historical exchange rate data available?
Absolutely. You can use the get_historical_rates tool by providing the base currency and the specific year, month, and day. This allows you to audit financial records from any point in the past.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the 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?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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