How to Use the ArcGIS MCP in Cursor

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Build fleet logistics systems in Cursor

The `solve_vehicle_routing` tool processes complex multi-stop delivery constraints through an ArcGIS Orders JSON mapping string. Your AI client reads your application logic, calls the MCP tool, and writes the optimized routing code based on live API responses. You never have to mock fleet data again. Simple point-to-point navigation uses `solve_nav_route`. Hand it a sequence of coordinates formatted as lon,lat;lon,lat, and it spits out turn-by-turn directions. Agent mode catches the travel time and distance metrics to populate your routing functions instantly.

Convert text to coordinates via MCP Server

The `find_address_candidates` tool translates raw string inputs into precise latitude and longitude values. When you are writing a location search feature, Cursor queries the server and embeds the real coordinates directly into your test fixtures. Need to lock the search down? The `find_address_country` tool restricts results to a specific three-letter nation code. Bulk processing operates through `batch_geocode_addresses`, handling up to 1000 locations per call. If you are building a reverse-lookup feature, `reverse_geocode` takes a lon,lat pair and returns the closest physical address. Autocomplete components benefit from `suggest_geocoding` to provide valid place names before executing a full search.

Calculate drive times and origin matrices

The `calculate_od_matrix` tool measures travel distances between massive arrays of starting points and destinations. Instead of guessing travel times during development, your MCP Server pulls the actual matrix data to test your algorithms. It handles the heavy spatial math so you can focus on the business logic. Defining coverage zones requires `calculate_service_area`. You pass a facility coordinate, and it generates walk-time or drive-time boundaries. Adding `suggest_location_bias` ensures autocomplete suggestions favor places near your specific target area.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ArcGIS MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the Vinkius endpoint URL under the mcpServers array and turn on Agent mode in the chat panel.

Your editor fetches actual turn-by-turn directions and travel times from the server. It then injects those exact API responses into your variables instead of generating fake placeholder data.

Every tool expects longitude first, then latitude. A standard input looks like -117.19,34.05 without any spaces.

The batch endpoint accepts exactly 1000 records per request. Your agent formats them into the required JSON array string before sending.

Every single ArcGIS Orders JSON string routes through an ephemeral V8 environment. Vinkius destroys your delivery schedules, stops, and coordinates immediately after returning the optimized path.

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