Humaans MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Humaans through the 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": {
"humaans": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Humaans MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to Humaans, the modern HRIS for global teams. This MCP server allows you to list and manage employees, track leave requests, view public holidays, and access organization data like teams, departments, and offices directly through the Humaans API. Ideal for automating HR operations and employee directory lookups.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Humaans tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
The Humaans MCP Server exposes 10 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 Humaans to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Humaans 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 Humaans
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Humaans, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Humaans MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Humaans 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 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Humaans + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Humaans MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Humaans and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Humaans tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Humaans and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Humaans data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Humaans MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Humaans to Windsurf via MCP:
get_employee
Retrieves details for a specific employee
get_me
Gets current authenticated user info
list_departments
Lists organization departments
list_documents
Lists company and employee documents
list_employees
Lists all employees
list_leaves
Lists employee leave requests
list_offices
Lists organization offices
list_public_holidays
Lists public holidays
list_roles
Lists job roles
list_teams
Lists organization teams
Example Prompts for Humaans in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Humaans immediately.
"List all employees in the London office."
"Who is currently on leave?"
"Show me the organization chart (teams and departments)."
Troubleshooting Humaans MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Humaans to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Humaans + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Humaans 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 Humaans with your favorite client
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Connect Humaans to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.