Flexport MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Flexport 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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"flexport": {
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About Flexport MCP Server
Connect your Flexport account to any AI agent and automate your global trade and freight operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Flexport is the modern freight forwarder that provides full visibility and control over your supply chain. Now, you can track shipments, manage purchase orders, and retrieve essential logistics documentation directly through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Flexport tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Shipment Tracking — List all your ocean and air shipments, fetch detailed tracking metadata, and monitor transit statuses in real-time.
- PO Management — Automate your purchase order lifecycle by listing, retrieving, and creating POs directly from the agent.
- Document Retrieval — List and fetch essential logistics documents such as Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists.
- Billing & Invoices — Access freight and commercial invoices associated with your account or specific shipments for better financial oversight.
- Customs Documentation — Retrieve commercial invoice data required for customs clearance and compliance reporting.
- Global Visibility — Get a high-level overview of your entire global supply chain operations without switching tabs.
The Flexport MCP Server exposes 12 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 Flexport to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flexport 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 Flexport
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Flexport, help me..." — 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Flexport MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Flexport 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Flexport + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Flexport MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Flexport and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Flexport tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Flexport and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Flexport data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Flexport MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Flexport to Windsurf via MCP:
create_purchase_order
Create a new purchase order
download_document
Get document download link
get_document
Get document metadata
get_invoice
Get invoice details
get_purchase_order
Get purchase order details
get_shipment
Get shipment details
list_commercial_invoices
List commercial invoices
list_documents
List logistics documents
list_invoices
List freight invoices
list_purchase_orders
List purchase orders
list_shipment_invoices
List invoices for shipment
list_shipments
List freight shipments
Example Prompts for Flexport in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Flexport immediately.
"List my 5 most recent freight shipments and their status."
"Show me all purchase orders pending for this quarter."
"Get the download link for the Bill of Lading for shipment 'SHIP-789'."
Troubleshooting Flexport MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Flexport to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Flexport + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flexport 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 Flexport with your favorite client
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Connect Flexport to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.