Duffel Flights MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Duffel Flights through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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About Duffel Flights MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to Duffel, the modern infrastructure for travel. This integration allows you to search for real-time flight offers, manage bookings (orders), and access a comprehensive directory of airlines, airports, and aircraft through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Duffel Flights tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Flight Search — Create offer requests to find the best flights based on origin, destination, dates, and cabin class
- Booking Management — Create flight orders (instant or hold) and retrieve detailed reservation information
- Payment Processing — Pay for flight orders that were previously held directly via the agent
- Travel Directory — List and inspect aircraft models, airlines, and airports worldwide with their respective IATA codes
- Order Oversight — List all flight bookings associated with your account to track your travel history
The Duffel Flights MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Duffel Flights to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Duffel Flights MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Duffel Flights
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Duffel Flights, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Duffel Flights MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Duffel Flights through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Duffel Flights + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Duffel Flights MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Duffel Flights and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Duffel Flights tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Duffel Flights and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Duffel Flights data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Duffel Flights MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Duffel Flights to Windsurf via MCP:
create_flight_offer_request
Provide passengers as a JSON array string. Search for flight offers by specifying origin, destination, and passengers
create_flight_order
Provide full passenger details as a JSON string. Book a flight by selecting an offer and providing passenger details
list_aircraft
Retrieve a list of aircraft used by airlines
list_airlines
Retrieve a list of airlines
list_airports
Retrieve a list of airports
list_flight_offers
Retrieve all available flight offers for a specific offer request
list_flight_orders
Retrieve a list of all flight bookings (orders)
pay_for_flight_order
Process payment for a flight order that was previously put on hold
Example Prompts for Duffel Flights in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Duffel Flights immediately.
"Search for a flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) on 2024-12-01."
"List all airports in Brazil."
Troubleshooting Duffel Flights MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Duffel Flights to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Duffel Flights + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Duffel Flights MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
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?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Duffel Flights with your favorite client
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Connect Duffel Flights to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.