JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server for Windsurf 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect JSONCargo Maritime 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"jsoncargo-maritime": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and vessel auditing workflow with JSONCargo Maritime, the comprehensive source for real-time shipping data. By connecting JSONCargo to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for vessels, audit current voyage statuses, and retrieve detailed port metadata without you ever touching a maritime portal. Whether you are conducting supply chain research or monitoring regional trade constraints, your agent acts as a real-time maritime consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple JSONCargo Maritime tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Vessel Auditing — Search for thousands of maritime vessels by name or IMO number and retrieve detailed metadata, including flags and types.
- Voyage Oversight — Audit the current status and position of vessels to understand the temporal distribution of maritime logistics instantly.
- Port Discovery — Browse global ports and their location codes (LOCODEs) to maintain strict organizational control over trade routes.
- Logistics Intelligence — Retrieve unique vessel identifiers to assist in deep-dive supply chain classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
The JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server exposes 4 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 JSONCargo Maritime to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime
Open Cascade and ask: "Using JSONCargo Maritime, help me...". 4 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with JSONCargo Maritime 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 4 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
JSONCargo Maritime + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from JSONCargo Maritime and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query JSONCargo Maritime tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from JSONCargo Maritime and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine JSONCargo Maritime data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
JSONCargo Maritime MCP Tools for Windsurf (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect JSONCargo Maritime to Windsurf via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the JSONCargo service is operational
get_current_voyage_details
Get full metadata for the current voyage of a specific vessel ID
list_maritime_ports
List global ports registered in the JSONCargo database
search_maritime_vessels
Search for maritime vessels by name or IMO number
Example Prompts for JSONCargo Maritime in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with JSONCargo Maritime immediately.
"Search for vessel 'Ever Given' using JSONCargo."
"What is the current voyage status for vessel ID 'VES-123'?"
"List all maritime ports in 'Netherlands'."
Troubleshooting JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting JSONCargo Maritime to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
JSONCargo Maritime + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime with your favorite client
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Connect JSONCargo Maritime to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.