How to Use the ZipRecruiter MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does ZipRecruiter work with Windsurf?

Windsurf uses its Cascade feature to autonomously call ziprecruitersearchjobs. You just define the goal, and the agent handles connecting to the MCP Server and running the search parameters.

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Automated Job Filtering with Windsurf

Don't manually sift through thousands of listings. When you set a goal, Cascade reads the context and automatically runs `ziprecruiter_search_jobs`, filtering results based on keywords, location, and salary ranges. It handles the whole sequence for you. You tell it 'Find me mid-level backend roles in Seattle paying $120k+,' and Windsurf executes the necessary steps to return a curated list.

Contextual Job Market Analysis

Need to compare job markets? Cascade can read the initial search results, identify common themes, and then run secondary searches. For instance, it can take the location from the first result set and check salary trends in a nearby city. This prevents you from getting stuck on one result. It autonomously plans follow-up actions until your original goal is met.

Multi-Criteria Role Identification

The agent doesn't just look at keywords; it can process the requirements and the salary data together. If you need to find roles that require 'React' *and* pay over $150k, Windsurf chains those two criteria into a single, effective search command. It builds the complex query for you, making sure your job search is precise every time.

Setup guide

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

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about ZipRecruiter MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf uses its Cascade feature to autonomously call `ziprecruiter_search_jobs`. You just define the goal, and the agent handles connecting to the MCP Server and running the search parameters.

Absolutely. If you need to find jobs that match specific skills *and* fall within a defined salary band, Windsurf can chain those requirements into one powerful query, saving you from multiple manual steps.

This server handles job listing data from ZipRecruiter. Specifically, it manages keyword, location, and salary criteria necessary to run the job search tool.

It's highly reliable because Windsurf ensures all inputs are properly handled before calling `ziprecruiter_search_jobs`. The results show you immediate, real-world market demand.

Yes. You connect the MCP Server to your Windsurf environment once, and then Cascade can use it immediately. You don't need to worry about complex setup; just set the goal.

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