Freightview MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Freightview 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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About Freightview MCP Server
Connect your Freightview account to any AI agent to automate your LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight quoting and logistics management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freightview is a centralized platform that connects shippers with all their carriers in one place. This MCP server enables you to request real-time rates, monitor active shipments, and oversee your logistics network directly through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Freightview 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.
Key Features
- Real-time Quoting — Request freight rates from all your connected carriers simultaneously by providing origin and destination details.
- Shipment Tracking — List all active shipments and fetch detailed tracking metadata including current transit status and estimated delivery.
- Carrier Oversight — Access and list all carriers connected to your account to maintain full visibility of your logistics partners.
- Logistics Directory — Access your saved address book and item catalog to facilitate faster and more accurate quoting.
- Webhook Integration — Monitor active webhooks configured for real-time status updates and automated logistics notifications.
- Account Metadata — Fetch detailed account attributes and contact information to maintain full context of your shipping operations.
- Audit & History — Retrieve historical quotes and shipment details for better cost analysis and reporting.
The Freightview 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 Freightview to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Freightview 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 Freightview
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Freightview, help me..." — 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Freightview MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Freightview 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
Freightview + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Freightview MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Freightview and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Freightview tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Freightview and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Freightview data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Freightview MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Freightview to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_details
Get organization attributes
get_carrier_details
Get carrier info
get_quote_details
Get quote metadata
get_shipment_details
Get shipment metadata
list_address_book
List saved addresses
list_connected_carriers
List connected carriers
list_contacts
List logistics contacts
list_freight_quotes
List recent quotes
list_item_catalog
List commonly shipped items
list_shipments
List freight shipments
list_webhooks
List active webhooks
request_rates
Request freight rates
Example Prompts for Freightview in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Freightview immediately.
"List my 5 most recent shipments and their current transit status."
"Request freight rates from 60601 to 90210 for a standard pallet."
"Show me all carriers currently connected to my account."
Troubleshooting Freightview MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Freightview to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Freightview + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Freightview 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 Freightview with your favorite client
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Connect Freightview to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.