Manatal MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Manatal 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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Vinkius Desktop App
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{
"mcpServers": {
"manatal": {
"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 Manatal MCP Server
Connect your Manatal account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Manatal 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.
What you can do
- Candidate Management — List all candidates, fetch detailed profiles, and manage your talent pool
- Job Management — Query active job openings, list departments, and manage career pages
- Applications — Track applicant progress and inspect individual application details
- Client Management — List and inspect organizations/clients associated with your recruitment firm
The Manatal 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 Manatal to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Manatal 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 Manatal
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Manatal, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Manatal MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Manatal 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
Manatal + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Manatal MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Manatal and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Manatal tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Manatal and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Manatal data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Manatal MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Manatal to Windsurf via MCP:
get_application
Get details for a specific application
get_candidate
Get details for a specific candidate
get_job
Get details for a specific job
get_organization
Get details for a specific organization
list_applications
List all applications
list_candidates
List all candidates
list_career_pages
List all career pages
list_departments
List all departments
list_jobs
List all jobs
list_organizations
List all organizations
Example Prompts for Manatal in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Manatal immediately.
"List the first page of candidates."
"What are the active job openings?"
"Get details for organization ID 123."
Troubleshooting Manatal MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Manatal to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Manatal + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Manatal 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 Manatal with your favorite client
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Connect Manatal to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.