How to Connect Item 12 LinkedIn MCP to Windsurf
· how-to
Windsurf (Codeium) supports MCP servers in Cascade Agent mode — the same remote HTTP pattern as Cursor. Item 12's hosted MCP at item12.com/mcp lets you run LinkedIn search, inbox triage, and pipeline updates from Windsurf without a local CRM process.
Prerequisites
- Item 12 account + LinkedIn connected in Settings
- MCP token from Settings → ChatGPT / Claude / MCP
- Windsurf with MCP enabled (Settings → MCP or Cascade tools)
Add Item 12 to Windsurf MCP config
Open Windsurf Settings → MCP → Add server, or edit ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json directly:
Reload and verify in Cascade
Restart Windsurf or refresh MCP servers. In Cascade Agent, ask: "Search LinkedIn for CTO at fintech startups in NYC and import the top 5 to my CRM." Confirm item12 tools appear in the tool list.
Is Windsurf setup the same as Cursor?
Yes — both use a JSON MCP config with the remote URL https://item12.com/mcp and Authorization Bearer header. File paths differ (mcp.json vs mcp_config.json).
Do I need LinkedIn API keys in Windsurf?
No. LinkedIn credentials live on Item 12's server per workspace. Your MCP token authenticates to the hosted API only.