McLeod Software MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect McLeod Software 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": {
"mcleod-software": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About McLeod Software MCP Server
Connect your McLeod Software LoadMaster or PowerBroker instance to any AI agent and take full control of your transportation management through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple McLeod Software tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Order Management — List all orders, search by term, and fetch detailed shipment metadata
- Dispatch Orchestration — Monitor active dispatches, movements, and driver assignments in real-time
- Entity Management — List and inspect master records for customers, carriers, and company drivers
- Operational Visibility — Access stop-level details for movements and detailed dispatch configurations
The McLeod Software MCP Server exposes 10 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 McLeod Software to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the McLeod Software 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 McLeod Software
Open Cascade and ask: "Using McLeod Software, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the McLeod Software MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with McLeod Software 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
McLeod Software + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the McLeod Software MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from McLeod Software and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query McLeod Software tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from McLeod Software and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine McLeod Software data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
McLeod Software MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect McLeod Software to Windsurf via MCP:
get_dispatch_details
Get details for a specific dispatch
get_order
Get details for a specific order
list_carriers
List master carrier records
list_customers
List master customer records
list_dispatches
List dispatch assignments
list_drivers
List all drivers
list_movements
List truckload movements
list_orders
List all transportation orders
list_stops
List stops for a movement
search_orders
Search for orders by term
Example Prompts for McLeod Software in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with McLeod Software immediately.
"List the last 5 transportation orders."
"Search for orders related to 'Chicago'."
"What is the status of dispatch assignment ID 555?"
Troubleshooting McLeod Software MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting McLeod Software to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
McLeod Software + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating McLeod Software 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 McLeod Software with your favorite client
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Connect McLeod Software to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.