How to Use the AfterShip MCP in Windsurf

Track shipments directly from your Windsurf chat. Let Cascade handle the logistics while you focus on the code.

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Connect AfterShip MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect AfterShip 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.

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Manage logistics inside Windsurf

Cascade pulls live data from your shipments without you leaving the editor. Just ask it to run `list_trackings` to see what is currently in transit. It handles the heavy lifting by identifying couriers via `detect_courier` automatically. You get status updates piped straight into your chat session.

Automate shipping updates in Windsurf

Trigger `create_tracking` to add new shipments the moment they hit your database. Cascade monitors these records for you. When a package arrives, use `mark_tracking_completed` to close out the ticket. This MCP Server keeps your internal records clean and accurate.

Full shipment lifecycle control

Need to fix a tracking number or update shipping details? Execute `update_tracking` to keep everything current without manual entry. If a shipment stalls, trigger `retrack_tracking` to force a status refresh. It puts your Windsurf workflow in charge of your supply chain.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about AfterShip MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and locate the Cascade MCP panel. Paste the server URL into your config file to link your account.

Yes, Cascade can chain tool calls to loop through your tracking list. It processes each shipment individually and reports the results back to you.

It acts as an external data bridge for your agent. Cascade reads your shipment data and writes the findings into your active project files.

Your tracking numbers are handled over encrypted channels. Only your active agent has access to the specific shipment IDs you request.

This server only touches tracking IDs, courier metadata, and delivery timestamps. Vinkius ensures these transit logs remain ephemeral and isolated.

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