Namely MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Namely 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": {
"namely": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Namely MCP Server
Connect your Namely HRIS account to your AI agent and take full control of your organization's employee data and structures through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Namely 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
- Employee Directory — List all employee profiles and get detailed information including contact info and roles.
- Job & Salary Info — Access a complete list of job titles and salary structures defined in your organization.
- Org Structure — View all groups, departments, and teams to understand your organizational hierarchy.
- HR Timeline — Monitor organization events like birthdays and work anniversaries.
- Custom Fields & Reports — List available reports and custom data fields defined for your profiles.
- Company Feed — Access recent company-wide announcements from the Namely home feed.
The Namely 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 Namely to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Namely 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 Namely
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Namely, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Namely MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Namely 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
Namely + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Namely MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Namely and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Namely tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Namely and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Namely data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Namely MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Namely to Windsurf via MCP:
get_profile
Get specific employee details
get_team
Get team details
list_announcements
List company announcements
list_events
g., birthdays, work anniversaries) from the organization timeline. List HR events
list_fields
List custom employee fields
list_groups
g., departments, offices) in your organization. List organization groups
list_jobs
List job titles and info
list_profiles
List employee profiles
list_reports
List HR reports
list_teams
List organization teams
Example Prompts for Namely in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Namely immediately.
"List all employees in the 'Engineering' department."
"What company announcements were posted recently?"
"Show me upcoming birthdays in the organization."
Troubleshooting Namely MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Namely to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Namely + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Namely 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 Namely with your favorite client
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Connect Namely to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.