How to Use the Accela MCP in Cursor

Q: Will Cursor agent mode handle my inspection scheduling logic?

It will. You can write scripts that invoke scheduleinspection to automate your calendar updates. The agent handles the tool calls based on your instructions.

Use the Accela MCP Server inside Cursor to build apps that interact with live civic records.

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Query Accela records in Cursor

Feed live permit data into your codebase while you code. By calling `get_record` through the agent, you get real-world data structures instead of static mock files. This makes your logic much more accurate. You'll see exactly how the API behaves before you deploy.

Update records from your editor

Modify permit details without leaving your IDE. Use `update_record` to push changes directly to your municipal database during a refactor. It keeps your development cycle tight. You spend less time context-switching between your terminal and the browser.

Search contacts with Cursor

Pull applicant and contractor details using `search_contacts` directly into your dev environment. It helps you map out the entities involved in your civic logic. Your agent can format this data for your schema. It's the most efficient way to handle project dependencies.

Setup guide

Set up Accela MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Accela MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Accela transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Accela tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Accela MCP in Cursor

It gives your agent direct access to live municipal data. You can write code that actually talks to your permit system using the available tools.

You should create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. This allows you to keep your server settings version-controlled alongside your code.

It will. You can write scripts that invoke `schedule_inspection` to automate your calendar updates. The agent handles the tool calls based on your instructions.

Yes, it is built to support local project configurations. You can define your environment variables within the JSON file to keep your setup clean.

The server acts as a bridge, only passing the data you explicitly request. Your permit records and contact information are processed in memory and never persisted by the server host.

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