intelliHR MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect intelliHR 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": {
"intellihr": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About intelliHR MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to intelliHR, the strategic people management platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve employee profiles, track job assignments, manage positions and business entities, and view organization data directly through the intelliHR API. Ideal for automating HR operations and employee data analysis.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple intelliHR tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste 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 intelliHR 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 intelliHR to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the intelliHR 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 intelliHR
Open Cascade and ask: "Using intelliHR, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the intelliHR MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with intelliHR 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
intelliHR + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the intelliHR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from intelliHR and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query intelliHR tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from intelliHR and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine intelliHR data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
intelliHR MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect intelliHR to Windsurf via MCP:
get_person
Retrieves details for a specific person
list_business_entities
Lists all legal business entities
list_jobs
Lists all jobs/positions currently assigned
list_locations
Lists all registered office locations
list_people
Lists all people/employees in intelliHR
list_positions
Lists all defined position titles
list_remuneration
Lists employee remuneration and pay details
list_skills
Lists all skills defined in the organization
list_training
Lists all employee training and development records
list_users
Lists all users with platform access
Example Prompts for intelliHR in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with intelliHR immediately.
"List all employees in the intelliHR directory."
"Show me details for employee ID '123'."
"List all registered office locations."
Troubleshooting intelliHR MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting intelliHR to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
intelliHR + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating intelliHR 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 intelliHR with your favorite client
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Connect intelliHR to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.