How to Use the CD Return Calculator MCP in Windsurf
Stop letting inflation eat your savings. Use the CD Return Calculator in Windsurf to lock in your rates and beat the market.
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Connect CD Return Calculator MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect CD Return Calculator to Windsurf — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Plan your returns with Cascade
Stop guessing what your cash will do in a year. When you use the `calculate_cd_yield` tool, Cascade runs the compounding math instantly to show exactly how much your principal grows over any term. It removes the headache of manual spreadsheets by handling the compounding frequency for you. You get a clear number, and the math doesn't lie.
Compare rates against the market
Look, let's be real, a CD isn't always the best play. Use `fetch_market_benchmarks` to see how your potential return stacks up against current HYSA and money market index rates. This keeps your strategy grounded in reality. You aren't just looking at a bank's teaser rate; you are looking at the actual market floor.
Execute side-by-side analysis
Here is the kicker: you need to see the trade-offs. The `generate_investment_comparison` tool creates a high-level breakdown of your CD versus liquid alternatives so you can decide in seconds. Bottom line: it’s about making a move before rates drop. Let that sink in.
Set up CD Return Calculator MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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 CD Return Calculator 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.
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Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my CD Return Calculator payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the CD Return Calculator tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cd-return-calculator-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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