How to Use the Freightview MCP in Windsurf
Let Windsurf and Cascade pull instant Freightview quotes, check shipment histories, and manage carriers without you touching a single API.
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Connect Freightview MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Freightview to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cascade chains your Freightview rate requests automatically
The `request_rates` tool lets Cascade start a rate request across your connected carriers without you having to click through the Freightview portal. Cascade takes your destination details, runs the query, and then automatically calls `list_freight_quotes` to pull the active bids back into your Windsurf editor. Instead of manually comparing prices, you just ask Cascade to find the cheapest carrier for an order. It runs the entire multi-step search in one go, showing you the winning bid and the runner-up options in seconds inside the Windsurf interface.
Multi-step logistics audits using this MCP Server
This MCP Server exposes `list_shipments` so Cascade can pull your entire Freightview shipping history and audit past carrier performance on the fly. Cascade reads the shipment records, matches them against original quotes via `get_quote_details`, and flags any unexpected price discrepancies directly in your active Windsurf session. You don't have to write custom scripts to find billing errors. Cascade chains these tools in Windsurf to spot when a carrier billed you more than the agreed rate, giving you a clean list of discrepancies to dispute.
Auto-fill shipments from your item catalog
The `list_item_catalog` tool gives Cascade direct access to your standard package weights, dimensions, and freight classes. When you tell Cascade to prep a new shipment, it pulls the item specs from your catalog and matches them with saved customer locations via `list_address_book` within the Windsurf workspace. This eliminates manual typing errors that lead to re-weigh penalties. Cascade runs these steps inside Windsurf, ensuring your carrier quotes are accurate before you book.
Set up Freightview 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 Freightview MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Freightview payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Freightview tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"freightview-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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