How to Use the Export Parity Calculator MCP in Windsurf

Run grain shipping margin math directly in Windsurf to compare global export bids against local buyers instantly.

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Calculate Net Returns in Windsurf

Cascade handles the tedious math of deducting logistics and taxes from FOB prices. It runs `calculate_farm_gate_parity` to strip out inland freight, port handling, and tariffs so you see the real margin. This MCP tool handles the heavy lifting, letting your agent run these calculations instantly. You get the exact net farm-gate price without leaving your workspace.

Compare Global and Local Grain Markets

Stop manually checking spreadsheets to see if shipping overseas beats selling locally. Cascade uses `analyze_market_opportunity` to rank net returns across international ports and domestic buyers. The agent processes the current bids and gives you a clear verdict on where to route your crop. You get a prioritized list based on actual profit margins, not guesswork.

Lookup Freight Logistics Costs Instantly

Freight rates change fast, but this MCP server keeps your estimates accurate. The agent calls `get_transportation_rate` to find per-kilometer costs for barge, rail, or truck routes. Cascade combines these rates with your route distances to build an accurate picture of total shipping costs. It keeps your margin models realistic and up to date.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Export Parity Calculator MCP in Windsurf

Open your Settings, navigate to Cascade, and find the MCP Servers UI to add it. You can also edit your config file directly or use the built-in Marketplace for a one-click setup.

Yes, Cascade chains the tools with this MCP. It can fetch a freight rate and then calculate the final net farm-gate price in a single turn without asking for permission.

You can input custom tax and tariff percentages directly when running the analysis. The tools deduct these flat fees from the FOB price to ensure accurate margin calculations.

Cascade automates the entire lookup and calculation flow. Instead of copying transport rates and tax tables, your agent pulls the data and runs the math for you.

All calculations run locally or through your secure client connection. Your proprietary shipping margins, grain bids, and transport costs are never sent to external servers or logged by Vinkius.

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