How to Use the Freshteam MCP in Windsurf
Let Cascade run your HR workflows end-to-end in Windsurf, from sourcing to onboarding without manual context switching.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Freshteam MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Freshteam 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.
Run hiring pipelines without manual steps
Cascade doesn't just read your code; it manages your hiring pipeline using `list_job_applicants` and `get_applicant_details`. When you ask it to find new applicants, your agent grabs the candidates and pulls their full profiles. It chains these steps together without asking for your permission at every turn. You get a clean summary of who applied, their qualifications, and what roles they fit. By pulling data from `list_job_postings`, your agent maps candidates to open roles on the fly, saving you from clicking through dozens of browser tabs.
Automate onboarding with Windsurf MCP Server integration
Setting up a new hire with `create_employee_record` used to mean manual data entry across three different systems. This MCP Server lets your agent handle the grunt work directly inside your workspace. Cascade takes the candidate's approved profile and builds their file. The agent then cross-references `list_office_branches` and `list_departments` to assign the new hire to the right team and location. It does all of this in one continuous execution loop, showing you the final, verified record when it's done.
Track team availability and roles instantly
Keep tabs on who is working by using `list_employees` and `list_time_off_requests` without leaving your development environment. Your agent queries these tools to build a live picture of team availability. It maps this data against `list_job_roles` to help you plan project sprints around scheduled leave. You don't have to log into a separate HR portal just to see if your lead engineer is out next week.
Set up Freshteam 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 Freshteam MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 Freshteam payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Freshteam tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"freshteam-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Freshteam MCP in Windsurf
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