How to Use the Pando MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf automate my Pando workflows?

Yes. Cascade chains multiple tools like listindents and getindentdetails to execute complex logistics tasks without manual intervention.

Q: What happens if the Pando API fails in Windsurf?

The server uses checkapistatus to report connectivity. You will see the error in your logs before the agent tries to run a command.

Stop hunting for logistics data. Windsurf chains Pando tools to manage your freight indents and carrier scheduling in one flow.

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Chain logistics tasks in Windsurf

Cascade doesn't wait for your next prompt. It uses `list_carriers` and `list_routes` to build a full picture of your shipping capacity before you even ask. You just define the goal. Windsurf handles the sequence of calls to get the job done.

Automate Pando indents with Cascade

Forget manual entry for every shipment. When you need to move goods, Cascade executes `create_indent` using your project context directly. It checks `check_api_status` first to ensure the network is live. Your freight moves faster because the agent handles the handshake.

Real-time visibility for Windsurf

Stop digging through spreadsheets to track your fleet. The agent calls `list_shipments` and `list_vehicles` to update your local files instantly. Everything stays synced. You see the latest movement data right in your editor sidebar.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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