Trimble MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Trimble 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": {
"trimble": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Trimble MCP Server
Connect your AI agent exclusively to your *Trimble PCMILER logistics infrastructure. Elevate your transportation operations replacing disjointed navigation screens. Communicate organically to your agent to dictate exact vehicle dimensions to avoid tight bridges, compile meticulous state-by-state fuel mileage reports, or estimate holistic transit budgets using precise industrial coordinates.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Trimble 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
- Heavy Routing Limits — Command a route trace bypassing commercial hazard zones using variables like actual truck dimensions (height, weight) directly in conversation
- Toll Estimation — Ping exactly how much a full route will impact your budget by breaking down both cash and electronic toll values mathematically
- State Mileage Reporting — Generate automatic fuel-tax (IFTA) summaries calculating exact penetration mileage crossed inside individual states
- Logistics Forensics — Interrogate geographical locations using structured isochrone grids (predicting max travel based on an hour limit) or matrix origins
- Spatial Exclusions — Trace itineraries avoiding strictly designated public roads and restricting expressways in the blink of an eye
The Trimble 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 Trimble to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trimble 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 Trimble
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Trimble, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Trimble MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Trimble 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
Trimble + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Trimble MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Trimble and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Trimble tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Trimble and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Trimble data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Trimble MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Trimble to Windsurf via MCP:
calculate_driving_isochrone
Provide center coordinates and time in minutes. Calculates the reachable area within a specific time limit from a center point
calculate_matrix_routing
Provide arrays of lon,lat points. Calculates distances and travel times between multiple origins and destinations
calculate_state_mileage
Calculates mileage broken down by US state or province for a given route
calculate_trip_tolls
Returns cash and electronic toll fees in USD. Estimates the total toll costs for a specific truck route
calculate_truck_route
Returns distance, time, and routing polyline. Calculates a truck-compliant route between multiple stops using Trimble PC*MILER
get_truck_directions
Considers bridge heights, HazMat restrictions, and weight limits. Retrieves turn-by-turn driving directions for a truck route
reverse_geocode
Converts geographic coordinates into the nearest commercial address
route_avoiding_roads
Calculates a route that explicitly avoids certain roads or expressways
route_by_vehicle_size
Provide vehicle height in inches and weight in lbs. Calculates a truck route using specific vehicle dimensions
search_trimble_address
Searches for locations and commercial addresses in the Trimble database
Example Prompts for Trimble in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Trimble immediately.
"Calculate a truck route starting from -74.0,40.7 to -75.0,41.0."
"What are the estimated toll costs passing that exact same route?"
Troubleshooting Trimble MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Trimble to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Trimble + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trimble 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 Trimble with your favorite client
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Connect Trimble to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.