Deputy MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Deputy 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": {
"deputy": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Deputy MCP Server
Integrate Deputy, the ultimate workforce management solution, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your employee directory, monitor real-time shift rosters, track submitted timesheets, and handle leave requests using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Deputy 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
- Workforce Visibility — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all employees in your Deputy organization.
- Roster Monitoring — Track current and upcoming shift rosters to ensure proper coverage across locations.
- Timesheet Tracking — Review submitted timesheets, including actual start and end times and approval statuses.
- Leave Management — List and monitor employee leave and time-off requests pending approval.
The Deputy 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 Deputy to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Deputy 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 Deputy
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Deputy, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Deputy MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Deputy 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
Deputy + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Deputy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Deputy and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Deputy tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Deputy and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Deputy data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Deputy MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Deputy to Windsurf via MCP:
get_authenticated_user
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_active_rosters
List all current and upcoming shift rosters
list_business_locations
List all physical business locations (companies) configured in Deputy
list_completed_timesheets
List timesheets submitted by employees
list_currently_active_shifts
Identify employees who are currently clocked in (mock logic)
list_leave_requests
List all employee leave and time-off requests
list_pending_leave_approvals
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval
list_workforce_employees
List all employees in your Deputy organization
search_employees_by_name
Search for an employee by their display name
Example Prompts for Deputy in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Deputy immediately.
"List all employees currently clocked in."
"Show me the roster for the 'Downtown Kitchen' location tomorrow."
"Are there any pending leave requests?"
Troubleshooting Deputy MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Deputy to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Deputy + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Deputy 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 Deputy with your favorite client
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Connect Deputy to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.