How to Use the Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Windsurf
Stop digging through your ATS. Let Windsurf manage your entire recruiting pipeline by connecting the Greenhouse Alternative MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Greenhouse Alternative MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Greenhouse Alternative 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.
Full pipeline visibility in Windsurf
Cascade pulls your candidate list directly into your workspace. You can use `list_applications` to see who is currently in the queue without ever leaving the IDE. Once you have the list, use `get_candidate_activity_feed` to see exactly what happened with a specific hire. It saves you from switching tabs just to check status updates.
Automate job board updates with Windsurf
Keep your public postings accurate by using `list_board_jobs` to verify what is live. You can fetch specific requirements with `get_board_job` and make sure your team is aligned on the details. When you need to adjust hiring focus, use `list_board_departments` and `list_board_offices` to map out your current vacancies. Cascade handles the data mapping so you can focus on the actual recruiting tasks.
Modify candidate records via Windsurf
Managing applications is a chore, but you can use `update_application` to move candidates through stages as they progress. It keeps your data clean without manual entry. If you need to clean up your database, use `delete_application` to remove stale records. Just ensure your agent has the right context before running these write operations.
Set up Greenhouse Alternative 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 Greenhouse Alternative 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 Greenhouse Alternative payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Greenhouse Alternative tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"greenhouse-alternative-1-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Greenhouse Alternative MCP in Windsurf
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