How to Use the DHL MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf handle DHL international customs documents automatically?

Yes, the Cascade agent in Windsurf uses getproformainvoice to pull DHL customs paperwork for your global orders. Windsurf retrieves the DHL document URL so you can print or attach it without leaving your editor.

Q: How does Cascade use DHL tools inside Windsurf to prevent shipping errors?

Windsurf chains validateaddress right before calling createshipment in Cascade. This lets Cascade spot bad postal codes and fix them in Windsurf before purchasing a DHL label.

Q: Can I compare DHL shipping speeds inside the Windsurf editor?

You run getrates through Windsurf to get real-time DHL costs and delivery estimates. Cascade then displays a quick markdown table comparing your DHL options inside your Windsurf chat.

Let Cascade autonomously manage your international shipping, from quoting rates to printing DHL labels in Windsurf.

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Automated Shipping Runs in Windsurf

Fulfill orders instantly by calling `create_shipment` to generate DHL labels through Windsurf's Cascade. The Cascade agent reads your order data, runs `validate_address` to catch typos, and handles the entire DHL sequence without manual prompts. You don't have to prompt every single step because Windsurf chains these DHL tools together, pulling the label URL and tracking number back into Cascade.

Real-Time Rates and Transit Estimates

Run `get_rates` to compare DHL shipping costs and transit times directly inside Windsurf. Cascade uses this tool to instantly pull live DHL pricing options based on your package dimensions and destination. This MCP Server feeds the raw DHL data directly to Windsurf, allowing Cascade to compare Express vs. Economy transit times and select the cheapest option.

Instant Customs and Location Audits

Retrieve DHL customs paperwork using `get_proforma_invoice` to keep your international shipping moving in Windsurf. Cascade calls this tool to grab necessary DHL customs documents, while using `find_locations` to locate the nearest drop-off point. If a DHL package gets stuck, the Cascade agent runs `track_shipment` to pinpoint the exact checkpoint, keeping your logistics updates entirely inside Windsurf.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DHL MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and add the DHL server configuration under the MCP configuration key in your config file. You can also use the built-in MCP marketplace in Windsurf to connect Cascade to DHL with a single click.

Yes, the Cascade agent in Windsurf uses `get_proforma_invoice` to pull DHL customs paperwork for your global orders. Windsurf retrieves the DHL document URL so you can print or attach it without leaving your editor.

Windsurf chains `validate_address` right before calling `create_shipment` in Cascade. This lets Cascade spot bad postal codes and fix them in Windsurf before purchasing a DHL label.

You run `get_rates` through Windsurf to get real-time DHL costs and delivery estimates. Cascade then displays a quick markdown table comparing your DHL options inside your Windsurf chat.

Your recipient names, addresses, and DHL tracking numbers never sit on Windsurf or Vinkius servers. The Vinkius sandbox runs this toolset securely, passing your data directly from Windsurf to the DHL API.

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