Bring DPD
to Windsurf
Learn how to connect DPD to Windsurf and start using 10 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the DPD MCP Server?
This MCP server integrates DPD services, allowing you to create shipments, track parcel statuses, and find nearby pickup points. It's designed for businesses that need to automate their shipping workflows efficiently.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Cancel an existing DPD shipment
Provide shipment data as a JSON string. Create a new shipment and generate parcel numbers/labels
Search for DPD Pickup points (ParcelShops) near a location
Retrieve the labels for a specific shipment
Generate or retrieve a manifest for a shipment
Retrieve the tracking status for a specific parcel number
Get the current status and tracking history of a shipment
List supported countries for DPD shipping
List available DPD products and services
Supports filtering by date or status. Provide filters as a JSON string. List recent shipments
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DPD 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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
DPD in Windsurf
DPD and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect DPD to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for DPD in Windsurf
The DPD MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 10 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Windsurf only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
DPD for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the DPD MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get DPD API credentials?
You must be a contracted DPD client. Contact your local DPD account manager to request API access and credentials.
Which regions are supported?
This server supports DPD global REST APIs. Regional differences are handled by providing the appropriate Base URL for your region.
Can I cancel a shipment?
Yes, you can cancel a shipment using its ID as long as it hasn't been picked up or processed beyond a certain stage.
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.
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