Amplenote MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Amplenote MCP Server
Connect your Amplenote account to any AI agent to fuse your personal knowledge base and task manager directly into your daily computational workflows.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Amplenote into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Amplenote and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Notes & Ideas — Read, create, list, and natively search your entire note library to pull exact context into your AI conversations seamlessly.
- Task Execution — Query specific pending to-dos, update task states, or rapidly create new tasks within specific notes without leaving the chat.
- Tag Management — Dynamically list and analyze the tag hierarchy of your Amplenote system, keeping the AI aware of your organizational framework.
- Action Tracking — Instruct the agent to invoke native Amplenote actions, maintaining deep synchronization between the AI and your existing mental models.
The Amplenote MCP Server exposes 12 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 Amplenote to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Amplenote 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 Amplenote
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Amplenote, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Amplenote MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Amplenote 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
Amplenote + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Amplenote 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
Amplenote MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Amplenote to Cursor via MCP:
create_note
Use for adding documentation, meeting notes, or project plans. Create a new note with a title and Markdown body content
create_task
Tasks in Amplenote live inside notes and have due dates, priorities, and completion tracking. Use for adding actionable items. Create a new task
delete_note
Permanently delete a note by UUID
get_note
Essential for reading or analyzing a specific document. Retrieve the full content and metadata of a specific note by UUID
get_note_actions
Use to discover what operations can be performed on a note. Retrieve available actions for a specific note
get_task
Use to inspect or update a single task. Retrieve a specific task by its ID
list_notes
Use as the primary way to browse the entire knowledge base. List all notes in the Amplenote workspace
list_tags
Returns tag names and usage counts. Use to discover the knowledge taxonomy. List all tags used across notes and tasks
list_tasks
Returns task content, completion status, due dates, and parent note references. Use for task management overview. List all tasks across all notes
search_notes
Use when the user wants to find content by keyword. Full-text search across all Amplenote notes and tasks
update_note
Use for editing content, fixing errors, or appending information. Update an existing note title and/or Markdown body by UUID
update_task
Use for task progress tracking and management. Update a task content, completion status, or other properties
Example Prompts for Amplenote in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Amplenote immediately.
"Create a new note titled 'Project Alpha Planning' and assign it the tag '#work/projects'."
"Search my Amplenote vault for all active tasks containing the word 'Budget'."
"Get the content of my 'Weekly Sync' note."
Troubleshooting Amplenote MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Amplenote to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Amplenote + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Amplenote MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Amplenote to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.