How to Use the Appcues MCP in Cursor

Q: How can I get the JSON for an Appcues segment inside Cursor?

In agent mode, ask "get details for segment segmentid." Cursor's agent uses the getsegment tool and can then use that JSON to write code for you.

Q: Can Cursor help me write a script to publish an Appcues flow?

Absolutely. Tell the agent your goal, and it can use the publishflow tool to draft a script that handles publishing for you.

Q: How do I verify my connection to Appcues is working?

The simplest way is to ask the agent to use the getaccountdetails tool. It's a quick ping to the service that confirms your authentication is set up correctly.

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Stop mocking API responses. In Cursor, tell your agent to `list_flows` or `list_segments`. It fetches the real data from Appcues, and you can ask it to write functions or tests using that exact payload. Need the structure of a specific flow? Use `get_flow` with an ID. The agent gets the JSON and can instantly generate a typed interface or a parsing function for it, right in your editor.

Manage Flows from the Editor with this MCP Server

When you're writing a deployment script, you can build in steps to manage user onboarding. Tell the agent to `publish_flow`, and it can generate the code to call the tool or just execute it directly. This also works for taking a flow down. Use `unpublish_flow` to retract an experience. It’s a simple command, and Cursor can help you script it for internal tools.

Debug User Events in Real Time

When you're building an integration that sends data to Appcues, you can test it without leaving your editor. Ask your agent to use `track_user_activity` with a JSON payload for a test user. This closes the loop. You write the code that generates the event, then immediately use the tool to send a test event. No more switching to a different app to see if your tracking works.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Appcues MCP in Cursor

In agent mode, ask "get details for segment [segment_id]." Cursor's agent uses the `get_segment` tool and can then use that JSON to write code for you.

Absolutely. Tell the agent your goal, and it can use the `publish_flow` tool to draft a script that handles publishing for you.

Yes. Just prompt the agent with "list all Appcues checklists." It will call the `list_checklists` tool and return the data directly in the chat.

The simplest way is to ask the agent to use the `get_account_details` tool. It's a quick ping to the service that confirms your authentication is set up correctly.

The server only accesses your Appcues flow, segment, and user data. It doesn't touch your local code. Your API key is stored securely by Vinkius, not in your project files, keeping your secrets safe.

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