How to Use the Greenhouse MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf handle rejected Greenhouse applicants?

You can trigger rejectapplication by providing a reason ID during a chat session. It marks the candidate as closed in your system immediately.

Windsurf chains Greenhouse tasks automatically so you can manage your hiring pipeline without manually jumping between tabs.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Greenhouse 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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Automate your candidate pipeline in Windsurf

Cascade uses `list_applications` to pull your current status and then triggers `advance_application` to push qualified people forward. It chains these operations so you don't have to watch every step. When you need to clear a backlog, Windsurf handles the sequence autonomously. It keeps your Greenhouse data moving while you focus on the actual interviews.

Direct candidate creation inside Windsurf

Use your natural language prompts to feed data into `create_candidate` directly from your chat. It captures the name and company details without requiring you to switch to a browser. This MCP Server lets Cascade handle the data entry. You just describe the person, and the record appears in your system, ready for the next hiring stage.

Manage job openings via Windsurf

Cascade pulls your active listings using `list_open_jobs` and gives you the specific metadata you need through `get_job_details`. It keeps the context local to your coding session. Stop digging through web portals to find salary bands or department codes. Windsurf brings that info right into your IDE, letting you reference requirements while you work.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Greenhouse MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf MCP settings and add the server configuration. Once the connection is active, Cascade will see your Greenhouse tools automatically.

Yes, Cascade can loop through your application list to update multiple records. It processes each candidate one by one based on your specific criteria.

Your candidate details, including names and email addresses, are processed only between your client and the server. Vinkius operates a zero-trust sandbox to ensure no unauthorized access occurs.

It eliminates the context switching between your terminal and the recruiting dashboard. You get a unified view of your pipeline without leaving your IDE.

You can trigger `reject_application` by providing a reason ID during a chat session. It marks the candidate as closed in your system immediately.

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