How to Use the AfterShip Tracking MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I install the AfterShip Tracking MCP in Windsurf?

Edit your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file or use the Settings -> Cascade -> MCP Servers UI. Add the Vinkius endpoint URL, click refresh, and Cascade will discover the logistics tools automatically.

Q: Does this integration support international couriers?

It supports whatever you have configured. Run listcouriers to see which carriers are active in your specific account setup.

Q: How does Windsurf map a raw tracking number to a courier in AfterShip Tracking?

The agent passes the raw string to detectcourier. AfterShip analyzes the format and returns the likely carrier, which the agent then uses for subsequent tracking calls.

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Auto-detect couriers and track packages

The `detect_courier` tool analyzes raw tracking strings to figure out which carrier is handling the package. Cascade grabs that carrier data and feeds it straight into `create_tracking` to register the shipment in your account. You do not have to manually specify UPS, FedEx, or DHL. Tell Windsurf to monitor a list of tracking numbers from a CSV, and the agent handles the carrier mapping and registration steps on its own.

Pull shipment history via MCP Server

Accessing your entire logistics dashboard happens through the `list_trackings` tool. Windsurf pulls down active in-transit shipments or historical delivery data based on the parameters you define. If a customer asks about a delayed order, Cascade can pull the specific history, format the timeline, and drop it right into your email draft. It replaces the usual tab-switching routine between your code and the AfterShip dashboard.

Fetch live delivery coordinates

The `get_tracking_details` tool returns exact location updates and current delivery status for any registered AfterShip ID. Your agent reads the JSON response and extracts the exact city and timestamp of the last scan. Before registering new international shipments, Cascade can check your enabled carriers using `list_couriers`. This prevents errors by ensuring your account actually supports the obscure regional postal service handling the package.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about AfterShip Tracking MCP in Windsurf

Edit your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file or use the Settings -> Cascade -> MCP Servers UI. Add the Vinkius endpoint URL, click refresh, and Cascade will discover the logistics tools automatically.

Yes. Cascade reads your local files and loops through the data. It calls `create_tracking` for every row without needing your permission for each individual API request.

It supports whatever you have configured. Run `list_couriers` to see which carriers are active in your specific account setup.

The agent passes the raw string to `detect_courier`. AfterShip analyzes the format and returns the likely carrier, which the agent then uses for subsequent tracking calls.

Your tracking numbers and transit histories remain secure. Vinkius runs this connection in an ephemeral V8 Isolate Sandbox, ensuring package details are never stored after the session ends.

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