How to Use the Liaison MCP in Windsurf

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Connect Liaison MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Liaison 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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Auto-sync applicant records

Cascade pulls applicant data through `list_applications` and `get_application` without you leaving your editor. It maps student info into your local files while you focus on the UI. It handles the context gathering so you don't have to manually check statuses. Your agent finds the right records and updates your code based on live data.

Program data discovery

Use `list_programs` and `list_designations` to pull academic structures directly into your project. Windsurf scans these endpoints to build out your schema definitions automatically. Stop hardcoding IDs. Your agent queries the server to ensure your local logic matches exactly what Liaison expects for every incoming applicant.

Batch processing visibility

The MCP Server exposes `list_batches` and `get_batch` so your agent sees the full intake pipeline. Windsurf watches these batches to trigger your cleanup scripts the moment new files arrive. You gain total control over the flow of incoming documents. If a batch hits an error, the agent spots it immediately using the status tools.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Liaison MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file. Once saved, Windsurf discovers the tools and lets you query applicant data immediately.

Yes. This server only handles applicant records and program metadata. Your data stays within your local environment and is never shared.

The tools are built for reading and monitoring. You can use the agent to pull data for analysis, but the server does not modify your core records.

The token authenticates your requests to the server. It keeps your connection secure so the agent can fetch applicant lists without friction.

The server abstracts the API endpoints. If the backend changes, you just update your configuration, and your Windsurf agent keeps working as expected.

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