How to Use the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Windsurf

Let Windsurf control your training and performance data directly inside your IDE with this Cornerstone OnDemand MCP Server.

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Connect Cornerstone OnDemand MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cornerstone OnDemand 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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Manage training and course metadata in Windsurf

Cascade pulls course specifics directly from your portal to help you plan team development. It uses `get_course_details` and `list_courses` to verify duration and delivery methods without leaving your workspace. Your agent checks current learning objects using `list_catalog`. It organizes training data into your current project context so you can reference requirements while writing code.

Examine employee profiles and hierarchy via Windsurf

Use this server to map out internal departments and user roles within your IDE. The agent calls `list_departments` and `list_users` to build an accurate picture of your organization's structure. It fetches specific employee contact details and account settings with `get_user_details`. This allows Cascade to understand who is responsible for specific tasks or project approvals.

Track performance and skill data inside Windsurf

The agent monitors career progress by querying `list_performance_reviews` and `list_user_transcripts`. It reads completion dates and scores to see if team members meet necessary training milestones. It lists available technical competencies using `list_skills_inventory`. You can cross-reference these skills against current job openings found via `list_job_postings` to identify internal talent gaps.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Windsurf

This server connects your Windsurf IDE to your training portal. It exposes tools that allow your agent to read data directly from the system.

No, this MCP Server only provides read access. You can view course details, transcripts, and job postings, but you cannot modify any records.

Vinkius hosts the server in a sandboxed environment. Your data stays isolated and only travels between your authenticated agent and the API.

Yes, it provides a tool to pull job titles and locations. You can ask your agent to list these openings while you work in your files.

It touches sensitive employee information like names, email addresses, and employment statuses. Access is restricted to the specific endpoints defined in the server configuration.

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