How to Use the DingTalk MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I edit the Windsurf config to add this DingTalk MCP Server?

Yes, you can configure it easily. Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server details under the mcpServers key to make the tools instantly available.

Q: How do I notify my team about Windsurf build failures on DingTalk?

You can have Cascade automatically run sendmarkdownmessage whenever a local build fails in your Windsurf terminal using this MCP Server. It sends the formatted error log directly to the specified user IDs.

Q: Can I query sub-departments recursively?

Yes, Cascade handles this easily. It starts by calling listalldepartments and then chains listsubdepartments to map out the entire organizational structure under parent nodes.

Let Cascade run multi-step DingTalk approvals and department syncs autonomously right inside your Windsurf editor.

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Autonomous DingTalk approval chains in Windsurf

Cascade takes your high-level goal and automatically runs the entire sequence to build and track HR requests. When you ask to submit a leave request, the agent triggers `create_approval_process` with the correct template code, then chains `get_approval_instance` to watch the status without requiring you to prompt each individual step. This MCP server lets Windsurf handle the loop in the background. It polls the status and alerts you immediately when the manager signs off, keeping your workspace clean and your focus uninterrupted.

Auto-syncing org structures with this MCP Server

Mapping a complex company hierarchy becomes a one-shot task when Cascade uses this MCP Server to pull your team directories. The agent calls `list_all_departments` and recursively triggers `list_sub_departments` to construct a complete local JSON map of your DingTalk groups. You don't have to guide the model through each level of the tree. It reads your project structure, runs the necessary department queries, and saves the output directly to your workspace configuration files.

Automated attendance auditing in Windsurf

Spotting scheduling anomalies is faster when Cascade pulls records and processes them locally. The agent invokes `get_attendance_records` to grab raw clock-in data, then automatically writes a script to flag late check-ins and cross-references them with profiles fetched via `get_user_info`. This setup eliminates the need to export spreadsheets or copy-paste employee IDs. Your editor runs the analysis, correlates the data, and displays the final report directly in your active panel.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about DingTalk MCP in Windsurf

Cascade analyzes your request, plans the tool sequence, and executes calls like `create_approval_process` and `get_approval_instance` back-to-back. You get the final result in one go instead of prompting for every single step.

Yes, you can configure it easily. Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server details under the `mcpServers` key to make the tools instantly available.

You can have Cascade automatically run `send_markdown_message` whenever a local build fails in your Windsurf terminal using this MCP Server. It sends the formatted error log directly to the specified user IDs.

Yes, Cascade handles this easily. It starts by calling `list_all_departments` and then chains `list_sub_departments` to map out the entire organizational structure under parent nodes.

Your raw attendance logs and user IDs are processed locally within Windsurf's isolated environment. Vinkius runs the server in a secure sandbox, ensuring your organizational data never leaks to external logs.

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