Amplitude MCP Server for Cursor 10 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 Amplitude MCP Server
Connect your Amplitude account to your AI agent and seamlessly query behavioral data and product analytics using natural language.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Amplitude into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Amplitude and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- User Activity & Search — Search for specific users and track their detailed event stream to diagnose individual journeys
- Funnels & Conversions — Request step-by-step conversion funnels to identify where users drop off
- Retention — Generate day-over-day retention curves to understand how well features keep users engaged
- Segmentation — Query event counts and uniques over time to see clear adoption trends
- Cohorts — List your behavioral cohorts, view sizes, and request exports for further targeted analysis
- Active Users & Revenue — Instantly pull DAU/WAU/MAU and daily revenue metrics right into your workflow
The Amplitude MCP Server exposes 10 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 Amplitude to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Amplitude 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 Amplitude
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Amplitude, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Amplitude MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Amplitude 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
Amplitude + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Amplitude 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
Amplitude MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Amplitude to Cursor via MCP:
active_users
Start/End as YYYYMMDD. Get Amplitude daily/weekly/monthly active users (DAU/WAU/MAU)
event_segmentation
Pass event name, start/end as YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude event segmentation
export_events
Amplitude is a product analytics platform. Pass start/end as YYYYMMDDTHH (e.g. 2026010100). Export raw Amplitude event data for a time range
get_cohort
Depending on the backend this may require polling until ready. Request an Amplitude cohort download
get_funnel
Pass comma-separated event names, start/end as YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude funnel conversion
get_retention
Pass start_event (acquisition), return_event, start/end dates. Start/End should be YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude retention
get_user_activity
Useful for diagnosing individual user journeys. Get Amplitude user activity stream
list_cohorts
Cohorts group users by behavior. List Amplitude behavioral cohorts
revenue_analysis
Start/End as YYYYMMDD. Get Amplitude revenue analysis by day
search_users
Useful to find specific users before checking their activity. Search Amplitude users by user ID, device ID, or email
Example Prompts for Amplitude in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Amplitude immediately.
"What's our funnel conversion from 'Landing_Page_View' to 'Sign_Up_Success' for the last 3 days?"
"Show the recent user activity for customer email@example.com"
"What is our Daily Active Users (DAU) count since start of the month?"
Troubleshooting Amplitude MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Amplitude to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Amplitude + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Amplitude 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 Amplitude to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.