How to Use the Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I set up this MCP Server in my editor?

Open your settings file at /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json and paste the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Hit refresh in the panel, and the tools become instantly available to Cascade.

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Windsurf runs multi-step student outreach audits

Windsurf doesn't wait for your permission to link student data. Cascade automatically runs `list_campaigns` to grab active outreach efforts, matches them with `list_messages` to see who replied, and flags inactive threads in one single execution loop. You set the goal, and your agent maps the dependencies. This saves you from manually querying individual endpoints. Instead of writing separate scripts to check if a student got an SMS, Cascade uses `get_contact_details` to verify custom fields right inside your workspace.

Automated custom metadata mapping

Keeping student profiles updated usually requires tedious database work. Windsurf handles this by letting Cascade inspect your custom data structures using `list_custom_fields` and instantly cross-referencing them against active contacts. If a custom field is missing from a cohort, your agent flags the gap. It queries `list_contacts` to isolate the exact student records that require updates, keeping your CRM clean without manual data entry.

Instant SMS campaign diagnostics

When a campaign stalls, Cascade tracks down the bottleneck. It pulls the latest outbound logs with `list_messages` and compares them against the target list from `list_campaigns` to find where the communication broke down. You don't have to bounce between browser tabs to see why students aren't responding. The agent runs the diagnostic steps in the background and presents a neat summary of the failing delivery patterns.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP in Windsurf

You add the server configuration to your Windsurf setup file under the mcpServers key. Cascade auto-discovers the tools on connection, allowing you to query `list_campaigns` and pull live enrollment campaigns directly within your workspace.

Yes, you can tell Cascade to check recent student communications using `list_messages`. The agent will automatically run the tool, parse the JSON payload, and highlight any failed messages or unexpected opt-outs.

Unlike other IDEs that require step-by-step prompting, Windsurf uses Cascade to chain tools autonomously. For example, it can call `list_contacts` to find a cohort, then immediately run `get_contact_details` on each record to inspect their status.

Open your settings file at ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json and paste the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Hit refresh in the panel, and the tools become instantly available to Cascade.

Vinkius runs this MCP Server in a secure, isolated sandbox, meaning your student phone numbers and custom metadata fields remain encrypted. No raw contact data is stored on external servers or used to train public models.

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