Join MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Join 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": {
"join": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Join MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with JOIN's modern recruiting platform. This MCP server allows you to list job openings, retrieve candidate details, manage applications, and view organization departments directly through the JOIN API. Ideal for automating hiring workflows and talent acquisition.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Join 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 Join 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 Join to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Join 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 Join
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Join, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Join MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Join 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
Join + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Join MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Join and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Join tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Join and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Join data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Join MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Join to Windsurf via MCP:
get_application
Returns answers to form questions, internal notes, and application status. Use when evaluating a specific applicant or moving them through the pipeline. Retrieves details for a specific application
get_candidate
Use this for detailed candidate vetting and interview preparation. Retrieves details for a specific candidate
get_job
Returns descriptions, requirements, and internal metadata. Use this when the user needs to analyze the specifics of a particular role or prepare content related to it. Retrieves details for a specific job
get_me
Use this to verify identity and check connection health. Gets details about your own authenticated user
list_applications
Includes candidate summaries and basic application info. Essential for monitoring recent applicant flow and identifying new leads in the recruitment process. Lists all job applications
list_candidates
Returns candidate profiles, contact info, and their association with jobs. Use this when the user wants to search for specific people or perform bulk talent management tasks. Lists all candidates in the system
list_departments
g., Engineering, Sales, HR). Useful for filtering jobs or organizing the recruiting workspace by functional areas. Lists all organization departments
list_jobs
Returns job titles, IDs, and current status. Use this as the primary entry point to identify specific jobs or to provide an overview of the current hiring pipeline. Lists all job postings in JOIN
list_locations
Use this when the user asks for jobs in specific regions or needs to audit location-based recruiting data. Lists all job locations
list_users
Useful for identifying hiring managers or checking account access permissions. Lists all users in your JOIN account
Example Prompts for Join in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Join immediately.
"List all active job postings in JOIN."
"Show me the latest candidate applications."
"Get details for candidate ID '123'."
Troubleshooting Join MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Join to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Join + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Join 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 Join with your favorite client
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Connect Join to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.