How to Use the Shippo MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check my Shippo rates using Windsurf?

Just call createshipmentgetrates. You provide the dimensions and destination, and the MCP Server immediately returns a list of available shipping options and their costs.

Q: Can Windsurf track packages from Shippo?

Yep. Use trackpackagestatus to get real-time updates on any package. It tracks shipments regardless of which carrier handled the final mile.

Q: What kind of customs data can I check with Shippo using Windsurf?

You can list international goods and declarations using listcustomsitems or listcustomsdeclarations. This is key for any cross-border shipping.

Q: How do I verify API connectivity for Shippo in Windsurf?

You can run checkapihealth to make sure the MCP Server is online and ready to take orders. It gives you a quick green light on the connection.

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Get Real-Time Rates via MCP Server

Need to know the cost? Use `create_shipment_get_rates` to pull live pricing from multiple carriers based on dimensions and ZIP codes. It gives you a quick, actionable comparison so you don't overpay. This tool handles complex rate comparisons automatically. You just feed it the shipment details, and Windsurf shows you which carrier is cheapest while meeting your delivery timeline.

Manage All Shipping Addresses

Stop retyping addresses. `list_saved_addresses` lets you pull a list of all stored shipping locations within the MCP Server. Plus, `create_and_validate_address` quickly adds new ones and checks them for errors right away. This keeps your whole workflow clean. You never have to worry about bad data or formatting issues again when creating a shipment.

Process Shipments with Shippo

Ready to send stuff? Run `purchase_shipping_label` to buy and generate the label instantly for any carrier. You can also check on old orders using `list_purchased_labels` or see what shipped recently via `list_recent_shipments`. It's a straight shot from rate quote to tracking number. The whole process is locked down in one place.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Shippo MCP in Windsurf

Just call `create_shipment_get_rates`. You provide the dimensions and destination, and the MCP Server immediately returns a list of available shipping options and their costs.

Yep. Use `track_package_status` to get real-time updates on any package. It tracks shipments regardless of which carrier handled the final mile.

You can list international goods and declarations using `list_customs_items` or `list_customs_declarations`. This is key for any cross-border shipping.

The connection uses an endpoint token, which keeps things isolated. The server handles all data processing inside the Vinkius sandbox environment for security.

You can run `check_api_health` to make sure the MCP Server is online and ready to take orders. It gives you a quick green light on the connection.

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