EasyPost MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect EasyPost through the 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"easypost": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About EasyPost MCP Server
Integrate EasyPost, the leading shipping API for e-commerce, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your outbound shipments and carrier rates, track packages in real-time with detailed event logs, monitor your connected carrier accounts (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.), and oversee your shipping addresses using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple EasyPost tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Shipment Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information, rates, and carrier options for all your logistics shipments.
- Real-time Tracking — Monitor active trackers, resolving real-time transit statuses, checkpoint events, and estimated delivery dates.
- Carrier Management — Access and monitor all connected carrier accounts, verifying active service capability boundaries across your fleet.
- Delivery Auditing — Retrieve high-level summaries of shipment activity, success rates, and identify packages currently in transit.
The EasyPost MCP Server exposes 10 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 EasyPost to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the EasyPost 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 EasyPost
Open Cascade and ask: "Using EasyPost, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the EasyPost MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with EasyPost 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
EasyPost + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the EasyPost MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from EasyPost and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query EasyPost tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from EasyPost and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine EasyPost data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
EasyPost MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect EasyPost to Windsurf via MCP:
get_easypost_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your EasyPost account
get_shipment_details
Get detailed information and rates for a specific shipment
get_tracking_details
Get real-time tracking events and status for a specific tracker
list_active_trackers
List all active tracking objects in your account
list_carrier_accounts
List all connected carrier accounts (e.g. UPS, FedEx, USPS)
list_in_transit_packages
Identify shipments that are currently in transit with a carrier
list_latest_shipments
Identify the most recently created shipments
list_shipping_shipments
List all shipments created in your EasyPost account
quick_delivery_health_audit
Retrieve a high-level summary of shipment activity and delivery success rates
search_by_tracking_code
Search for a tracker using a specific tracking code
Example Prompts for EasyPost in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with EasyPost immediately.
"List all active package trackers."
"Show me the details for shipment 'shp_998877'."
"Which carrier accounts are connected to my account?"
Troubleshooting EasyPost MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting EasyPost to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
EasyPost + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating EasyPost 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 EasyPost with your favorite client
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Connect EasyPost to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.