How to Use the Ashby MCP in Windsurf

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Windsurf changes how you interact with recruiting data. You tell Cascade to find the latest frontend engineering applicants, and it takes over. The agent automatically runs `list_ashby_jobs` to find the open requisition, then chains `list_ashby_candidates` to pull the active pipeline. You don't have to write individual queries or click through a web interface. Cascade reads the context of your request, executes the right sequence of tools, and presents the exact profiles you need. It even pulls interview schedules using `list_ashby_interviews` so you know who is talking to the team today.

Add candidates from source code

Sometimes you spot a great developer profile while reviewing an open-source repository. Instead of opening a browser to manually log them, you just ask your IDE to do it. The `create_ashby_candidate` tool lets your agent push new talent straight into your tracking system. The connection happens instantly in the background. If you need to check if they already applied, Cascade fires off `get_ashby_candidate` to verify their history. Your hiring workflow stays right where your development work happens.

Review interview feedback fast

Getting context on a candidate before jumping into a technical screen usually means digging through emails. Now you can pull that history directly into your editor. Running `list_ashby_feedback` grabs recent interviewer notes and scores. Combine that with `get_ashby_application` to see exactly which role they want. This MCP Server gives your workspace direct read access to your entire recruiting database. You get the facts immediately, prepare for the call, and never leave your code.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Ashby MCP in Windsurf

Open your settings and navigate to the Cascade MCP Servers UI. You can add the endpoint URL there or edit `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` directly. Click refresh in the panel to sync the tools.

No, it cannot. The current integration supports reading job details via `list_ashby_jobs` and `get_ashby_job`. You still need the main web app to open new requisitions.

Yes, that is the main advantage. You ask for a summary of a specific applicant, and the agent figures out it needs to run `list_ashby_candidates` followed by `get_ashby_application`. You just watch it work.

Tell your agent to check your upcoming technical screens. It will call `list_ashby_interviews` and format the times and candidate names right in your chat window.

Vinkius routes your requests through a V8 Isolate Sandbox. The connection only reads the specific resumes, interview feedback, and application records you request. Your session is ephemeral and destroys itself after execution.

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