Can I get a rental price estimate for a property using my AI agent?

Yes! Use the `get_rental_valuation` tool. Provide the full property address to retrieve an automated estimate based on local comps.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

RentCast MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 8 tools to Get Property By Id, Get Property Details, Get Rental Comparables, and more

Name: RentCast
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect RentCast through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

Use with Your AI Agent

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The RentCast app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Real Estate category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About RentCast MCP Server

Connect your RentCast account to any AI agent and simplify your real estate investment analysis and property data orchestration through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple RentCast tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Property Intelligence — Fetch complete records for any US address, including owner info, tax history, and structural details
Rent & Sale AVMs — Generate real-time rental price estimates and property valuations using advanced market models
Market Trends — Query aggregate trends for any ZIP code, including average rents, occupancy rates, and occupancy levels
Rental Listings — Access current active rental listings to understand local competition and inventory
Investment Tracking — Monitor your portfolio values and local market conditions directly from your agent

The RentCast MCP Server exposes 8 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.

All 8 RentCast tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to RentCast through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning property-data, rental-valuation, market-trends, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_property_by_id

Get property details by ID

get_property_details

Get property data by address

get_rental_comparables

Get comparable rental properties

get_rental_valuation

Get rental price estimate (AVM)

get_sale_comparables

Get comparable sale properties

get_sale_valuation

Get property sale valuation

list_active_listings

List active rental listings

list_market_trends

Get market trends by ZIP code

Connect RentCast to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire RentCast into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 RentCast

Open Cascade and ask: "Using RentCast, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the RentCast MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with RentCast 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 8 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

RentCast + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the RentCast MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from RentCast and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query RentCast tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from RentCast and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine RentCast data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for RentCast in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with RentCast immediately.

"Get property details for 123 Main St, Los Angeles, CA."

"Get the rental valuation and comparable properties for 123 Oak Street, Austin, TX 78701."

"Show me the real estate market trends for ZIP code 78701 over the last 12 months."

Troubleshooting RentCast MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting RentCast to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

RentCast + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating RentCast MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.