How to Use the AP Elections API MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the AP Elections API MCP Server inside Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server details and your Vinkius endpoint under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Cursor agent mode will immediately recognize the new tools.

Q: Can the AP Elections API help me generate TypeScript types in Cursor?

Yes, the agent can call getracedetails to see the actual JSON response structure. It then generates accurate TypeScript interfaces based on the live API payload. This eliminates manual type definition errors.

Feed live election results and candidate data directly into your code using Cursor agent mode.

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Calling `get_election_results` puts real-time voting numbers right into your active file. Your agent pulls actual JSON payloads directly into your editor. You no longer have to write stubs or guess the shape of the incoming data. The agent writes working parsers and UI components using the real, live schema.

Track API status while writing integration code

The `check_api_status` tool lets you verify the endpoint health from your Cursor terminal or chat. This gives you instant feedback when debugging connection issues in your application. Knowing the API is up prevents you from wasting hours debugging local network code. Your agent handles the check and reports the status in plain text.

Build candidate directories with live rosters

Calling `list_election_candidates` fetches the full lineup of politicians for any election date. Your agent uses this live list to populate database migrations or seed files on the fly. You can also use `get_race_details` to map specific candidate IDs to their respective voting districts. This keeps your local test databases perfectly synced with real-world race structures.

Setup guide

Set up AP Elections API 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 AP Elections API 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 AP Elections API transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the AP Elections API tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AP Elections API MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the server details and your Vinkius endpoint under the mcpServers key. Once saved, Cursor agent mode will immediately recognize the new tools.

Yes, the agent can call `get_race_details` to see the actual JSON response structure. It then generates accurate TypeScript interfaces based on the live API payload. This eliminates manual type definition errors.

No, Vinkius manages the authentication layer for you. You only need to add your single Vinkius token to your Cursor configuration file. The server handles the connection to the AP endpoints automatically.

Ask the editor's agent to look up the specific race ID. It will execute `get_race_details` and output the exact vote counts directly into your codebase or chat window.

Your environment is safe because Vinkius executes the MCP server inside an ephemeral V8 sandbox. The system only processes public election results and candidate listings, meaning no proprietary code ever leaves your local machine. Your credentials stay locked behind Vinkius's zero-trust gateway.

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