Kavak MCP Server for Windsurf 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Kavak 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 Kavak MCP Server
Connect to the Kavak platform from any AI agent and navigate Mexico's largest certified pre-owned vehicle marketplace through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Kavak tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Vehicle Search — Browse thousands of certified pre-owned vehicles with filters for make, model, year, price range, and free-text queries
- 240-Point Inspection Reports — Access the detailed mechanical inspection results that every Kavak vehicle undergoes before listing
- Vehicle History — Check ownership count, accident records, service history, and legal status for any listed vehicle
- Trade-In Valuations — Get instant AI-powered buy-back offers for your current vehicle based on make, model, year, mileage, and condition
- Financing Calculator — View available credit plans across multiple terms (12-60 months) with different down payment scenarios
- Reservations & Test Drives — Reserve vehicles and schedule test drives at Kavak hubs across Mexico
- Market Intelligence — Query average prices, trends, and price ranges for any make/model/year in the Mexican used car market
The Kavak MCP Server exposes 14 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 Kavak to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kavak 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 Kavak
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Kavak, help me..." — 14 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Kavak MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Kavak 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 14 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Kavak + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Kavak MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Kavak and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Kavak tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Kavak and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Kavak data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Kavak MCP Tools for Windsurf (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect Kavak to Windsurf via MCP:
create_reservation
Requires buyer contact details. The vehicle will be taken off the marketplace during the reservation period. Reserve a vehicle for purchase
estimate_trade_in
The estimate factors in make, model, year, mileage, condition, and current Mexican market prices. Get a trade-in value estimate for your current car
get_financing_options
Calculate financing plans for a vehicle
get_market_pricing
Get market pricing intelligence for a car model
get_reservation
Check the status of a vehicle reservation
get_vehicle
Get full details of a specific car
get_vehicle_history
Check the ownership and accident history of a car
get_vehicle_inspection
View the 240-point mechanical inspection report
list_locations
Each location includes its address, operating hours, available services (test drives, inspections, deliveries), and contact details. Find Kavak showroom locations
list_makes
List all available car manufacturers
list_models
List models available for a specific make
list_reservations
List all your active reservations
schedule_test_drive
Kavak also offers home test drives in select cities where the vehicle is delivered to the buyer's address. Schedule a test drive for a vehicle
search_vehicles
All vehicles listed on Kavak come with a 240-point mechanical inspection and Kavak warranty. Search available used cars in the Kavak inventory
Example Prompts for Kavak in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Kavak immediately.
"Find me Toyota Corollas from 2020-2023 under $350,000 MXN."
"What would Kavak offer me for my 2019 Nissan Sentra with 85,000 km?"
"Show financing options for vehicle ID KV-88201 with a $50,000 MXN down payment."
Troubleshooting Kavak MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Kavak to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Kavak + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kavak 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 Kavak with your favorite client
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Connect Kavak to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.