How to Use the AutoGen MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor test my AutoGen agents directly?

Your AI client can fire off prompts using the createmessage tool. It initiates a session and reads the response back into your editor. You test the agent logic without switching to a terminal.

Q: What happens when I create a session in Cursor?

The createsession tool initializes a blank AutoGen thread. You get a fresh environment to test your newly written agent logic. This ensures leftover context from previous runs won't pollute your testing.

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Inject MCP Server skills into code

The `list_skills` tool pulls your active Python functions straight into Cursor. Your AI client reads the exact signatures of what your AutoGen agents can do. It then writes the correct integration code based on reality, not assumptions. Mapping the right language models happens through `list_models`. Cursor sees exactly which LLMs are configured in your environment. You stop hardcoding model names that don't exist in your current setup.

Debug active sessions

Hitting a wall with a failing agent loop? The `list_messages` tool fetches the raw history of any specific AutoGen session. Cursor analyzes the back-and-forth between agents right alongside your script. Finding the right session requires the `list_sessions` tool. Your agent scans the active AutoGen Studio runs to locate the exact conversation you want to inspect. When a thread gets stuck in a loop, `delete_session` kills it.

Configure agents on the fly

Running `create_agent` lets Cursor define new AutoGen roles while you write the surrounding application logic. You describe the persona you need, and the editor generates the exact configuration. The setup matches your codebase perfectly. Discovering existing roles works through `list_agents`. You verify which personas are already available before writing duplicate code. Checking `list_workflows` confirms the predefined patterns those agents can use.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AutoGen MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root directory. Add the Vinkius server URL and your endpoint token under the mcpServers array. Turn on Agent mode in the chat panel to activate the tools.

Your AI client can fire off prompts using the `create_message` tool. It initiates a session and reads the response back into your editor. You test the agent logic without switching to a terminal.

Writing multi-agent code requires constant context switching between your script and the AutoGen Studio output. Connecting the MCP Server brings the live execution logs directly into your editor. Cursor fixes your code based on actual agent failures.

The `create_session` tool initializes a blank AutoGen thread. You get a fresh environment to test your newly written agent logic. This ensures leftover context from previous runs won't pollute your testing.

Agent personas and system prompts pass through a zero-trust Vinkius endpoint. The execution happens in an ephemeral container that vanishes after the tool call completes. None of your custom Python skills are stored at rest.

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