How to Use the Atlan MCP in Cursor
Inject real-time catalog context into your code with Atlan and Cursor.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Atlan MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Atlan to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Discover Atlan metadata inside Cursor
Use `search_assets` to find the tables you need while coding. The agent reads the search results and suggests the correct field names for your queries. Stop guessing column names or schema structures. You get accurate information pulled from your catalog, ensuring the code you write actually matches your production data.
Access business logic through Cursor
Run `list_glossaries` to pull formal definitions into your editor. You can use these to write better comments or name your variables appropriately. This keeps your codebase consistent with company terminology. It saves you from context switching just to check what a specific metric actually represents.
Map data governance via Cursor
The `list_classifications` and `list_purposes` tools provide the compliance context for your data. You can verify if a table contains sensitive tags before writing any logic against it. This helps you build safer applications by providing visibility into data policies. It makes governance a part of your coding flow rather than an afterthought.
Set up Atlan 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 Atlan MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin 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 Atlan transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Atlan tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlan-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Atlan MCP in Cursor
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