How to Use the Freshsales MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf Cascade update my Freshsales pipeline automatically?

Yes. Cascade uses the createlead and listdeals tools to edit your pipeline based on your instructions. It chains these commands without asking you for permission at every step.

Q: Can Windsurf handle duplicate leads in Freshsales?

It can. When you ask Cascade to add a prospect, it runs listleads first to check for matches before executing createlead. This keeps your sales data clean.

Q: How does Cascade access my CRM notes?

It calls the listnotes tool directly. Cascade reads the text files of your notes to give you context on old conversations before you write code or emails.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Freshsales to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Autonomously qualify leads with Cascade

Use `create_lead` to let Cascade run the boring pipeline chore of spinning up new prospect profiles. The agent reads the context of your conversation, checks existing accounts with `list_sales_accounts`, and links them up. You do not have to prompt every single step. Cascade builds the chain itself, running `list_leads` to check for duplicates before writing anything new. It keeps your sales data clean without you babysitting the terminal.

Fast deal tracking with this Windsurf MCP Server

Pull your entire pipeline with `list_deals` when you need Cascade to analyze your current quarter status. It scans current opportunities, grabs the relevant customer interactions using `list_notes`, and highlights where things are stalling. Instead of just showing you a list, Cascade will draft follow-up tasks using `list_tasks` to ensure you actually close those stalled deals. You set the goal, and the Windsurf MCP Server handles the pipeline chores.

Prep for meetings without leaving the code

Run `list_appointments` to find your next calendar event before you jump on a sales call. Cascade then grabs the prospect's history using `get_lead` and `get_contact` to build a quick brief. It pulls the context together in seconds. You get a quick summary of previous discussions, upcoming tasks from `list_tasks`, and company background without clicking through browser tabs.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Freshsales MCP in Windsurf

Yes. Cascade uses the `create_lead` and `list_deals` tools to edit your pipeline based on your instructions. It chains these commands without asking you for permission at every step.

Open your settings, go to Cascade, and add the server under the mcpServers key in your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file. You can also use the built-in MCP Marketplace for a single-click setup.

It can. When you ask Cascade to add a prospect, it runs `list_leads` first to check for matches before executing `create_lead`. This keeps your sales data clean.

It calls the `list_notes` tool directly. Cascade reads the text files of your notes to give you context on old conversations before you write code or emails.

Your sales leads and deal values are processed inside a secure, ephemeral sandbox. Vinkius manages the connection, ensuring your API token never leaks to the LLM.

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