How to Use the Kelley Blue Book Valuation MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I search for specific trims using Kelley Blue Book Valuation in Windsurf?

Yes. Windsurf uses listvehicletrims to pull every available trim configuration for a model year.

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Connect Kelley Blue Book Valuation MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Kelley Blue Book Valuation 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.

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Run deep VIN lookups in Windsurf

The `get_vehicle_by_vin` tool decodes any VIN to pull exact vehicle specs directly into your active workspace via our MCP server. Cascade takes that data to immediately map out trim levels and build options without you copying a single line of text. You get instant access to factory specs. This cuts down research time from minutes to seconds when you need to verify exact model configurations.

Map out market trends with Windsurf MCP Server

The `get_market_trends` tool pulls live depreciation curves and wholesale value shifts directly from the KBB database. Cascade chains this with `get_vehicle_valuation` to project how a car's worth will change over the next six months. Real-time changes in consumer demand become obvious immediately. You don't have to guess whether a specific model is losing value faster than the regional average.

Direct vehicle search and trim matching

The `search_vehicles` tool lets you locate specific years, makes, and models to find the exact configuration you want to price. Cascade automatically triggers `list_vehicle_trims` and `list_trim_styles` to narrow down the options to a precise match. This eliminates the frustration of guessing trim names. Your AI client handles the lookup chain in the background and presents the exact pricing match.

Setup guide

Set up Kelley Blue Book Valuation 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 Kelley Blue Book Valuation 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 Kelley Blue Book Valuation payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Kelley Blue Book Valuation tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kelley-blue-book-valuation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Kelley Blue Book Valuation MCP in Windsurf

You add the server configuration to your MCP settings file. Cascade auto-discovers the tools and invokes them directly during your chat sessions.

Yes. Windsurf uses `list_vehicle_trims` to pull every available trim configuration for a model year.

Cascade chains several tools together to get a final valuation. It starts with a broad search, narrows down the trim, and fetches the final pricing without requiring separate prompts.

Yes, you need a valid KBB API key configured in your environment. Vinkius manages the connection secure token so your credentials remain protected.

Your VINs and search queries go directly to the API endpoint. No vehicle data or valuation history is stored on our servers.

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