How to Use the Certn MCP in Windsurf

Q: Does Certn work with Windsurf for property management?

It does. You can call quickpmapplication or invitepmapplication to screen tenants directly through your IDE. The tools are available as soon as you connect the server.

Run background checks directly from your Windsurf chat window. Automate applicant screening without leaving your IDE.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Certn to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Chain Certn screening tasks in Windsurf

Cascade can string together complex workflows like listing packages and inviting candidates. When you provide an email, the agent handles the `invite_hr_application` call while simultaneously tracking status via `list_hr_applicants`. This removes the need for manual context switching between your ATS and your editor. You define the hiring criteria, and the MCP Server executes the necessary sequence to get your applicant into the pipeline.

Instant screening logic for Windsurf

Use the `quick_hr_application` tool to trigger immediate background checks for urgent roles. Windsurf will pass the required candidate data into the payload, ensuring the check starts the moment you approve the action. Everything happens in the background. You get a confirmation once the request is live, keeping your focus on the code rather than administrative status updates.

Retrieve reports inside Windsurf

Fetching candidate results is a single-step operation using `get_hr_report_web` or `get_hr_report_pdf`. Your agent pulls the file directly into your local environment for immediate review. This keeps your hiring documentation accessible without navigating external portals. You can verify compliance documents as soon as the provider marks the report as ready.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Certn MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings within the Windsurf UI. Add the server configuration under your local settings file or the dedicated MCP panel, then click refresh to expose the tools to your session.

Yes, you can instruct Cascade to watch for status updates and trigger `get_hr_report_pdf` as soon as a check finishes. It handles the file retrieval and saves the report to your local workspace.

It does. You can call `quick_pm_application` or `invite_pm_application` to screen tenants directly through your IDE. The tools are available as soon as you connect the server.

The server acts as a bridge between your agent and the screening provider. It only processes the specific PII required for the background check you initiate, keeping sensitive applicant records out of your permanent chat history.

Your endpoint token stays local to the environment. The server uses it only to authenticate requests to the screening provider, ensuring no third parties touch your credentials.

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