How to Build a LinkedIn Agent in Windsurf with Item 12 MCP
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Windsurf Cascade combines AI coding and tool calling in one IDE — ideal for technical founders who want LinkedIn outbound without leaving the editor. Item 12 MCP adds CRM tools to Windsurf: search, import lists, enroll agents, and read inbox. Every send still queues in Review.
Step 1: Connect Item 12 MCP in Windsurf
Create an MCP token in Item 12 Settings. In Windsurf → MCP settings → add remote server URL https://item12.com/mcp with Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN. Test: "List my Item 12 workspaces." See our Windsurf setup guide for screenshots.
Step 2: Build the agent in Item 12 web app
- Agents → New workflow → trigger: saved list
- Step 1: Send connection request (static or AI note)
- Step 2: Wait 72 hours
- Step 3: Send message → queues in Review
- Save as windsurf-outbound-agent
Step 3: Enroll from Windsurf Cascade
Prompt in Windsurf: Search LinkedIn for Head of Growth at seed-stage B2B startups. Import top 25 to list windsurf-growth-july. Enroll all contacts into workflow windsurf-outbound-agent. Report enrollment count.
Step 4: Review queue approval
Open Item 12 → Review each morning. Batch-approve connection notes and DMs. Windsurf can list pending items via MCP but approval is always in the web app.
Windsurf vs Cursor for Item 12 MCP?
Same MCP URL and tools. Pick the IDE your team uses — both support remote Streamable HTTP MCP with Bearer auth.
Can Windsurf edit agent logic via MCP?
Agent builder is in the Item 12 web UI. MCP enrolls contacts into existing workflows — design branching in the visual builder first.
Credits for search and enrich?
LinkedIn search via MCP is free. Email/phone enrichment is 5 credits per contact on your Item 12 plan.