How do I add a tag to a contact?

Use the `add_tag_to_contact` tool and provide the contact ID and the tag ID. Your agent will associate the tag with that specific contact in ActiveCampaign.

What is the API rate limit for ActiveCampaign?

ActiveCampaign enforces a standard limit of 5 requests per second per account. Exceeding this returns a 429 error code.

Should I use API version 1 or 3?

While version 1 is still technically supported, we always recommend (and this agent defaults to) RESTful API version 3 for performance and stability.

ActiveCampaign MCP Server for Cursor 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ActiveCampaign
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About ActiveCampaign MCP Server

Connect your ActiveCampaign account to your AI agent to unlock powerful marketing and sales automation. From creating new contacts to auditing deal pipelines and managing email lists, your agent handles customer lifecycle management through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns ActiveCampaign into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ActiveCampaign and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 5 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Contact Management — Create, update, and list contacts, including adding tags and assigning to specific lists
Deal Tracking — Monitor your sales pipeline by listing and retrieving details for deals across different stages
Automation Oversight — Audit active automations and ensure your customer journeys are running smoothly
List Management — Manage email lists and track subscriber growth and engagement patterns
CRM Integration — Quickly look up customer history and technical metadata to support sales outreach

The ActiveCampaign MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect ActiveCampaign to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ActiveCampaign MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using ActiveCampaign

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Why Use Cursor with the ActiveCampaign MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ActiveCampaign through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

ActiveCampaign + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ActiveCampaign MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

ActiveCampaign MCP Tools for Cursor (5)

These 5 tools become available when you connect ActiveCampaign to Cursor via MCP:

add_contact_to_list

Requires both the Contact ID and the List ID. Subscribe an existing ActiveCampaign contact to a specific mailing list

add_tag_to_contact

Requires both the Contact ID and the Tag ID. Apply a specific tag to an ActiveCampaign contact profile

create_contact

Only email is strictly required. Add a new person to your ActiveCampaign account with basic profile details

list_contacts

Retrieve and search active contacts in ActiveCampaign, optionally filtering by email address

list_deals

Retrieve active opportunities and deals from your ActiveCampaign sales pipeline

Example Prompts for ActiveCampaign in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ActiveCampaign immediately.

"Search for a contact with email 'john.doe@example.com'."

Troubleshooting ActiveCampaign MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting ActiveCampaign to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

ActiveCampaign + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating ActiveCampaign MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.