How to Use the Troops MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check candidate details in Troops using Windsurf?

You just tell Cascade to get the candidate. It runs the getcandidate tool and spits out all the data you need. No manual lookups required.

Q: What if I want to use Troops for timesheets in Windsurf?

You can submit time sheets directly using the server's submittimesheet tool. This keeps all your HR data centralized and automated within the MCP Server.

Q: Can Windsurf help me manage job offers with Troops?

Absolutely. You can create new openings with createjob or check existing ones using listjobs. It makes managing your entire recruitment pipeline straightforward for your agent.

Q: Does using Troops with Windsurf help me create contracts?

Yes. It's got the generatecontract tool ready to draft documents for you. You can then move straight into signing them with signcontract if they look right.

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Manage Candidates and Jobs with the Troops MCP Server

Need to onboard someone fast? You can use Cascade to register a new person using `create_candidate` and immediately create a job opening with `create_job`. It handles the whole sequence, showing you exactly where it landed.

Generate Legal Documents for Windsurf

Drafting agreements shouldn't feel like pulling teeth. Run the `generate_contract` tool to get a draft contract ready to go. Then, if everything checks out, you can finalize it by invoking `sign_contract`. It’s all one flow.

Track and Submit Employee Data via MCP Server

Don't lose track of who worked when or what job is open. Use the server to list jobs, filtering them by status with `list_jobs`. You can also pull detailed info on any specific applicant using `get_candidate`.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Troops MCP in Windsurf

You just tell Cascade to get the candidate. It runs the `get_candidate` tool and spits out all the data you need. No manual lookups required.

You can submit time sheets directly using the server's `submit_timesheet` tool. This keeps all your HR data centralized and automated within the MCP Server.

Absolutely. You can create new openings with `create_job` or check existing ones using `list_jobs`. It makes managing your entire recruitment pipeline straightforward for your agent.

This server touches candidate details and contract information. Specifically, it handles personal identifiers used during candidate registration via `create_candidate`.

Yes. It's got the `generate_contract` tool ready to draft documents for you. You can then move straight into signing them with `sign_contract` if they look right.

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