Ashby MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Ashby 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": {
"ashby": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* 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
About Ashby MCP Server
The Ashby MCP Server provides a direct natural language interface to your Ashby recruiting platform. Empower your AI agent to manage your hiring pipeline, from job listing analysis to candidate search and application tracking.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Ashby 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.
Key Features
- Job Management — List all open, closed, and archived jobs, and retrieve detailed metadata for any specific position.
- Candidate Sourcing — Search for candidates by name or email and access full profiles, including tags and contact details.
- Application Tracking — Monitor the status of job applications and filter by job ID or workflow stage (e.g., Hired, Lead).
- Interview Oversight — Retrieve lists of scheduled interviews to stay on top of your recruiting calendar.
- Search Intelligence — Use powerful search tools to quickly find the right talent or job openings in your organization.
- Secure Integration — Uses secure HTTP Basic Authentication with your Ashby API key.
The Ashby 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 Ashby to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ashby 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 Ashby
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Ashby MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby 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
Ashby + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Ashby and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Ashby tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Ashby and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Ashby data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Ashby MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Ashby to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Ashby account connection
get_application_info
Get details for a specific application
get_candidate_info
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
get_job_info
Get detailed information for a specific job
list_applications
List all job applications
list_candidates
List all candidates in Ashby
list_interviews
List all interviews
list_jobs
Supports status filtering. List all job listings in Ashby
search_candidates
Search for candidates by email or name
search_jobs
Search for jobs by title
Example Prompts for Ashby in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Ashby immediately.
"List all currently opened jobs in Ashby."
"Search for a candidate named 'John Doe'."
"Show me the details of application 'app_998877'."
Troubleshooting Ashby MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Ashby to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Ashby + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ashby 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 Ashby with your favorite client
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Connect Ashby to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.