USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 4 tools to Get Announcement Text, Get Code List, Get Historic Joas, and more

Name: USAJOBS (OPM)
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect USAJOBS (OPM) 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 USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 4 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

Connect to the official USAJOBS (Office of Personnel Management) database to explore federal career opportunities through your AI agent. This server provides comprehensive access to the federal hiring ecosystem.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple USAJOBS (OPM) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Active Job Search — Query live job announcements using keywords, locations, salary ranges, and hiring paths (e.g., Veterans, Students, Public).
Historic Data Retrieval — Access bulk data for current and past job opportunity announcements (JOAs) for trend analysis or research.
Detailed Job Analysis — Fetch full text for specific announcements, including detailed summaries, duties, and qualification requirements.
Reference Data — Retrieve valid codes for occupational series, agency subelements, pay plans, and more to refine your searches.

The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server exposes 4 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 4 USAJOBS (OPM) tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to USAJOBS (OPM) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-jobs, career-search, public-sector, 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.

get

Get announcement text on USAJOBS (OPM)

for historic JOAs. Retrieve long text fields for current and past job postings

get

Get code list on USAJOBS (OPM)

No auth required. Retrieve valid values and codes for filtering search results

get

Get historic joas on USAJOBS (OPM)

Supports pagination via continuationtoken. Retrieve bulk data for current and past job postings

Search jobs on USAJOBS (OPM)

You can filter by keyword, location, job category, and more. Search for currently open job announcements on USAJOBS

Connect USAJOBS (OPM) to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire USAJOBS (OPM) into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 USAJOBS (OPM)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using USAJOBS (OPM), help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with USAJOBS (OPM) 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 4 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

USAJOBS (OPM) + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from USAJOBS (OPM) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query USAJOBS (OPM) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from USAJOBS (OPM) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine USAJOBS (OPM) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for USAJOBS (OPM) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with USAJOBS (OPM) immediately.

"Search for active Software Engineer jobs in Washington, DC with a minimum salary of $100,000."

"Get the full duties and qualifications for announcement number 784521900."

"List the occupational series codes for Information Technology positions."

Troubleshooting USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting USAJOBS (OPM) to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

USAJOBS (OPM) + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the 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?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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