Freshteam MCP Server for Windsurf 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Freshteam 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": {
"freshteam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Freshteam MCP Server
Connect your Freshteam account to any AI agent to automate your HR operations and recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshteam is the smart HR software by Freshworks that handles everything from recruiting and onboarding to time-off management. This MCP server enables you to manage your employee directory, track active job postings, and retrieve applicant data directly through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Freshteam tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 12 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
Key Features
- Employee Directory — List all employees, retrieve detailed HR profiles, and programmatically create new employee records.
- Recruitment Tracking — Access your active job postings and list all applicants for specific roles to manage your hiring pipeline.
- Applicant Discovery — Retrieve detailed candidate profiles and application statuses instantly.
- Time-off Management — Monitor employee time-off requests and leave balances to ensure proper workforce coverage.
- Organization Structure — Access configured departments, job roles, and office branches to understand your company's hierarchy.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your HR data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Freshteam MCP Server exposes 12 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 Freshteam to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Freshteam 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 Freshteam
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Freshteam, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Freshteam MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Freshteam 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 12 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Freshteam + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Freshteam MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Freshteam and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Freshteam tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Freshteam and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Freshteam data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Freshteam MCP Tools for Windsurf (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Freshteam to Windsurf via MCP:
check_hris_status
Verify API connection
create_employee_record
Create an employee
get_applicant_details
Get candidate profile
get_employee_details
Get employee metadata
get_job_posting_details
Get job metadata
list_departments
List HR departments
list_employees
List HR employees
list_job_applicants
List job candidates
list_job_postings
List active job openings
list_job_roles
List job roles
list_office_branches
List office locations
list_time_off_requests
List leave requests
Example Prompts for Freshteam in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Freshteam immediately.
"List all active job postings in Freshteam."
"Show me the HR profile for employee 'Jane Smith'."
"Create a new employee record for 'John Doe' (johndoe@email.com)."
Troubleshooting Freshteam MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Freshteam to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Freshteam + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Freshteam 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 Freshteam with your favorite client
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Connect Freshteam to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.