How to Use the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I install the Sapling (Kallidus) MCP Server in Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file to add the Sapling configuration. Cascade automatically reads the new server configuration upon save.

Q: What happens if my Sapling (Kallidus) connection fails in Windsurf?

Run the getaccount tool to verify your current integration credentials. Windsurf will print the exact connection error in the output log.

Q: Can I filter Sapling employee groups using Windsurf?

Yes, this MCP Server lets you run listgroups to inspect custom segments. Windsurf then filters your active workspace views based on those employee groups.

Let Cascade run your Sapling (Kallidus) HR workflows, mapping teams and tracking onboarding tasks inside Windsurf.

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Map your organization with Windsurf Cascade

Cascade maps your Sapling org structure using this MCP Server without you having to write custom scripts. By running `list_departments` and `list_teams`, the autonomous Windsurf agent maps your entire division layout directly inside your active session.

Track onboarding and offboarding tasks autonomously

Keeping tabs on Sapling new hires shouldn't require manual status checks inside your Windsurf workspace. Cascade triggers `list_onboarding_tasks` to identify exactly which new employees are blocked on setup.

Inspect deep employee profiles instantly

Finding specific Sapling directory details becomes a conversational prompt inside Windsurf. Cascade calls `list_employees` to locate the target profile ID instantly.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Sapling (Kallidus) MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file to add the Sapling configuration. Cascade automatically reads the new server configuration upon save.

Yes, Cascade chains these tools independently. It will call `list_employees` to find a record, then immediately trigger `get_employee` inside your chat.

Run the `get_account` tool to verify your current integration credentials. Windsurf will print the exact connection error in the output log.

Yes, this MCP Server lets you run `list_groups` to inspect custom segments. Windsurf then filters your active workspace views based on those employee groups.

Your private onboarding files and compensation details remain completely local to your session. Vinkius runs this MCP Server in an isolated sandbox to prevent leaks.

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