How do I generate an Apperio API token?

Log in to Apperio, go to your user profile section, and look for API settings or tokens. You can generate a new token there which identifies your organization and user permissions.

Can I see line-item details for an invoice?

Yes, the `get_invoice_details` tool provides full details including line items and spend breakdown for a specific invoice.

What legal matters can I access via the API?

The API tokens inherit the permissions of the user who generated them. You will be able to access the same matters and invoices that you can see when logged into the Apperio platform.

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Apperio MCP Server

The Apperio MCP Server provides a powerful natural language interface to your legal spend management platform. Connect your Apperio account to your AI agent to gain real-time visibility into your legal matters, track e-billing status, and streamline your invoice approval workflows.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Apperio into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Apperio 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.

Key Capabilities

Matter Tracking — List all legal matters and get detailed header information for any specific case.
E-billing Management — Access your invoices, view detailed line items, and track total spend across firms.
Workflow Automation — Approve or reject invoices directly from your chat interface and view current approval paths.
Matter Categorization — Manage and apply tags to your matters for better organization and reporting.
Real-time Insights — Get instant answers about your legal cases and financial status without navigating complex dashboards.

The Apperio 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 Apperio to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Apperio 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 Apperio

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Apperio, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Apperio MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Apperio 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

Apperio + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Apperio 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

Apperio MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Apperio to Cursor via MCP:

approve_invoice

Approve a legal invoice

get_account_check

Verify Apperio account connection

get_invoice_approval_workflow

Get the approval workflow path for an invoice

get_invoice_details

Get full details for a specific invoice

get_matter_header

Get high-level information about a specific matter

list_invoices

List all e-billing invoices available in Apperio

list_matter_tags

List all available matter tags

list_matters

List all legal matters tracked in Apperio

reject_invoice

Should usually be followed by a reason in the platform. Reject a legal invoice

tag_matter

Apply tags to a specific matter

Example Prompts for Apperio in Cursor

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

"List all active legal matters in Apperio."

"Show me the last 5 invoices pending approval."

"Approve invoice with ID 'inv_12345'."

Troubleshooting Apperio MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Apperio 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.

Apperio + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Apperio 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.