How to Use the Kavak MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf manage my active reservations on Kavak?

Yes, Windsurf uses listreservations to track your pending holds. If you need to check on a specific vehicle, Cascade calls getreservation to pull the current expiration window and next steps.

Q: How do I configure the Kavak MCP Server in Windsurf?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers block. Windsurf automatically registers the 14 vehicle tools, making them instantly available to Cascade.

Q: What happens if a vehicle is already reserved?

When Cascade queries getvehicle, the returned status shows if the car is locked. If it is, the agent uses listmodels to find identical alternatives in the inventory.

Q: How does Windsurf handle my personal data privacy with Kavak?

Your buyer contact details are only sent to the createreservation endpoint when you explicitly authorize a hold. Vinkius runs the MCP server in a secure sandbox, preventing any unauthorized caching of your personal contact information.

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Automate multi-step vehicle evaluation in Windsurf

Windsurf connects Cascade directly to the Kavak inventory via `search_vehicles` to run complex, multi-stage car searches. Instead of looking up models manually, you tell Cascade to find specific cars, and it automatically triggers `list_makes` and `list_models` to narrow down the exact inventory matches. Once Cascade identifies candidate vehicles, it pulls the 240-point inspection records using `get_vehicle_inspection`. The agent evaluates the mechanical reports and presents you with a curated list of road-ready options without requiring a single manual search click.

Draft complete trade-in deals with Cascade

Pricing calculations happen instantly when Cascade chains `estimate_trade_in` with `get_market_pricing` inside your editor. You give Windsurf your current car details, and the agent pulls real-time Mexican market values to calculate exactly what your trade-in is worth. After calculating the trade-in value, Cascade automatically executes `get_financing_options` to build a complete monthly payment plan. The agent matches your budget constraints against the target vehicle's price to present a ready-to-sign financing structure.

Reserve cars and book local test drives

Secure your chosen vehicle instantly by letting Cascade trigger `create_reservation` with your contact details. This MCP connection pulls the car from the public marketplace, preventing other buyers from locking it while you finalize the transaction. To verify the vehicle in person, Windsurf coordinates with local hubs using `list_locations` to find the nearest showroom. It then invokes `schedule_test_drive` to set up a home delivery or showroom visit, managing the logistics directly from your chat sidebar.

Setup guide

Set up Kavak 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 Kavak MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. 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 Kavak payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Kavak tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kavak-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kavak MCP in Windsurf

You give Cascade a budget and model preference, and it runs `search_vehicles` followed immediately by `get_vehicle_inspection`. The agent filters out any cars with mechanical issues before presenting you with the top options.

Yes, Windsurf uses `list_reservations` to track your pending holds. If you need to check on a specific vehicle, Cascade calls `get_reservation` to pull the current expiration window and next steps.

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` block. Windsurf automatically registers the 14 vehicle tools, making them instantly available to Cascade.

When Cascade queries `get_vehicle`, the returned status shows if the car is locked. If it is, the agent uses `list_models` to find identical alternatives in the inventory.

Your buyer contact details are only sent to the `create_reservation` endpoint when you explicitly authorize a hold. Vinkius runs the MCP server in a secure sandbox, preventing any unauthorized caching of your personal contact information.

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