Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Crelate Talent CRM through the 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": {
"crelate-talent-crm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server
Integrate Crelate, the specialized recruiting CRM and applicant tracking system (ATS), directly into your AI workflow. Manage your talent pipeline, monitor job orders, and track candidate activities using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Crelate Talent CRM tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the 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.
What you can do
- Candidate Management — List, search, and retrieve full profiles for candidates and contacts.
- Job Tracking — Monitor open and past job opportunities and their current status.
- Activity Logging — Review recent recruiting activities including calls, emails, and internal notes.
- Client Relationship — Manage company records and associated client data seamlessly.
The Crelate Talent CRM 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 Crelate Talent CRM to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Crelate Talent CRM 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 Crelate Talent CRM
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Crelate Talent CRM, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Crelate Talent CRM 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
Crelate Talent CRM + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Crelate Talent CRM and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Crelate Talent CRM tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Crelate Talent CRM and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Crelate Talent CRM data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Crelate Talent CRM MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Crelate Talent CRM to Windsurf via MCP:
create_contact
Add a new candidate or contact to the database
get_contact_details
Get detailed profile for a specific candidate or contact
get_contact_notes
List internal notes for a specific contact
get_job_details
Get detailed information for a specific job order
list_companies
List all companies and client records
list_contacts
List all candidate and contact records in Crelate
list_crelate_users
List internal recruiters and team members
list_jobs
List open and past job opportunities
list_recent_activities
List recent recruiting activities (calls, emails, notes)
search_contacts_by_name
Search for contacts by name keyword
Example Prompts for Crelate Talent CRM in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Crelate Talent CRM immediately.
"List all candidates who applied for the 'Senior Developer' job."
"Show me the recent activity for candidate 'Sarah Jones'."
"List all open jobs in the 'Engineering' department."
Troubleshooting Crelate Talent CRM MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Crelate Talent CRM to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Crelate Talent CRM + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Crelate Talent CRM 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 Crelate Talent CRM with your favorite client
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Connect Crelate Talent CRM to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.