Deel MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Deel 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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Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Deel and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"deel": {
"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 Deel MCP Server
Integrate Deel, the all-in-one global people platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your international team, track contracts and compliance, monitor invoices and payments, and handle time-off requests using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Deel 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.
What you can do
- Contract Management — List and view contracts with terms, compensation, and compliance status across 150+ countries.
- Global Team Directory — Browse and retrieve profiles for all your employees and contractors in one unified view.
- Payroll & Invoice Tracking — Monitor invoices, view payment history, and track processing status for your global workforce.
- Leave & Expense Oversight — Monitor time-off requests and review submitted expenses with approval statuses.
The Deel 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 Deel to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Deel 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 Deel
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Deel, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Deel MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Deel 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
Deel + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Deel MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Deel and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Deel tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Deel and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Deel data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Deel MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Deel to Windsurf via MCP:
get_contract
Resolves detailed terms, compliance requirements, specific compensation rates, and effective dates. Get contract details
get_person
Resolves personal metadata, active and historical contract links, and cumulative payment history within the Deel platform. Get person details
list_contracts
Returns contract metadata including legal type (e.g., fixed, PAYG, milestone), current status, and high-level compensation structures. List all contracts
list_expenses
Returns expense report metadata including receipt attachments, currency amounts, and the current review status (approved/rejected/pending). List submitted expenses
list_invoices
Returns invoice metadata including billing amounts, issue dates, and current payment status (e.g., paid, pending, overdue). List all invoices
list_milestones
Returns identifiers, payment amounts, and projected achievement dates for defined project stages. List contract milestones
list_payments
Returns data on disbursement amounts, recipient identifiers, and the technical status of each transfer. List all payments
list_people
Returns a list of team members including their professional roles, geographical locations, and the nature of their Deel integration (employee vs. contractor). List all people (employees and contractors)
list_tasks
Returns task descriptions, due dates, and completion status for milestone-based engagements. List tasks for a contract
list_time_off
Returns a collection of time-off requests including requested dates, leave categories, and the current approval status for each entry. List time-off requests
Example Prompts for Deel in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Deel immediately.
"List all active contractors in my team."
"What invoices are currently pending payment?"
"Show me any time-off requests pending approval."
Troubleshooting Deel MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Deel to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Deel + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Deel 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 Deel with your favorite client
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Connect Deel to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.