DevSkiller MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DevSkiller 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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{
"mcpServers": {
"devskiller": {
"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 DevSkiller MCP Server
Integrate DevSkiller, the technical screening and talent assessment platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your candidate pipeline, send test invitations, and retrieve detailed assessment reports and skill scores using natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DevSkiller 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
- Candidate Oversight — List and search for candidates in your database and monitor their current assessment status.
- Test Management — Access your library of available technical tests, coding tasks, and quizzes.
- Invitation Tracking — Monitor sent test invitations and track candidate progress in real-time.
- Performance Analytics — Retrieve full assessment reports with granular skill scores and performance metrics.
The DevSkiller 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 DevSkiller to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DevSkiller 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 DevSkiller
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DevSkiller, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the DevSkiller MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DevSkiller 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
DevSkiller + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DevSkiller MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DevSkiller and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query DevSkiller tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from DevSkiller and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine DevSkiller data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
DevSkiller MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DevSkiller to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata and limits for your DevSkiller account
get_candidate_assessment_report
Retrieve the full assessment report for a candidate
get_candidate_profile
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
invite_candidate_to_test
Send a new test invitation to a candidate
list_assessment_candidates
List all candidates in your DevSkiller account
list_available_tests
List all assessment tests configured in your catalog
list_high_score_candidates
Identify candidates who achieved a score above a specific threshold
list_recently_sent_invitations
List test invitations sent in the last 24 hours
list_test_invitations
List all sent test invitations and their current status
search_candidates_by_identity
Search for a candidate by name or email keyword
Example Prompts for DevSkiller in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with DevSkiller immediately.
"List all candidates who scored above 85% in recent tests."
"Show me the assessment status for candidate 'john.doe@example.com'."
"Invite 'Sarah Smith' (sarah@example.com) to the 'Frontend React' test."
Troubleshooting DevSkiller MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting DevSkiller to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
DevSkiller + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating DevSkiller 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 DevSkiller with your favorite client
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Connect DevSkiller to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.