Onfido MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 6 tools to Create Applicant, Create Check, Create Workflow Run, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersWindsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Onfido 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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The Onfido MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Human Resources category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Onfido MCP Server
Connect your Onfido account to any AI agent to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification processes through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Onfido tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Applicant Management — Create and manage applicant profiles representing individuals undergoing verification.
- Workflow Studio Integration — Start and monitor complex verification workflows (Workflow Runs) to automate multi-step identity checks.
- Legacy Checks — Create classic checks for specific report combinations like document verification and facial similarity.
- Detailed Reporting — Retrieve comprehensive verification reports, including results and granular breakdowns of identity data.
- Real-time Notifications — Register webhooks to receive asynchronous updates on verification statuses directly to your systems.
The Onfido MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 6 Onfido tools available for Windsurf
When Windsurf connects to Onfido through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning identity-verification, kyc, applicant-screening, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create applicant on Onfido
Create a new Onfido applicant
Create check on Onfido
Create a new Check (Legacy/Classic)
Create workflow run on Onfido
Create a new Workflow Run
Get report on Onfido
Retrieve a Verification Report
Get workflow run on Onfido
g., awaiting_input, processing, approved, review, declined). Retrieve a Workflow Run
Register webhook on Onfido
Register a new Webhook
Connect Onfido to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Onfido into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"Add the server
mcp_config.jsonSave and reload
Start using Onfido
Why Use Windsurf with the Onfido MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Onfido 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 6 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Onfido + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Onfido MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Onfido and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Onfido tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Onfido and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Onfido data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Example Prompts for Onfido in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Onfido immediately.
"Create a new Onfido applicant for John Doe (john.doe@example.com)."
"Start a verification workflow 'wf_abc' for applicant 'app_12345'."
"Retrieve the details for report ID 'rep_xyz789'."
Troubleshooting Onfido MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Onfido to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Onfido + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Onfido 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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