How to Use the BasicOps MCP in Cursor

Q: How does the BasicOps integration work in Cursor?

You add the BasicOps MCP server URL to a mcp.json file. Once your MCP server is configured, you can switch to Agent mode in Cursor's chat and start asking it to perform actions in BasicOps, like creating tasks or fetching project data.

Q: Can I see messages on a task?

Yes. The listtaskmessages tool lets you pull all the comments and messages for a specific task. It's useful for getting context on an issue before you start working on it.

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Code Against Live Project Data

Stop writing code against mock data. Tell Cursor's agent to fetch a project from BasicOps using `get_project`. It will pull the live data and use it to write functions that actually work with your real project structure. Imagine you're building a dashboard. You can ask the agent to `list_project_tasks` for a specific project, and it will generate the frontend code to display those real tasks. You get working code, not placeholders, right in your editor.

Manage Tasks from Your Editor

You don't need to switch to your browser to manage your work. While you're coding, you can tell the agent to create a new bug report with `create_task` or update an existing one with `update_task`. It all happens in the chat panel. This is perfect for when you find a bug or think of an improvement while you're deep in the code. You can capture it immediately in BasicOps without losing your focus. You can even check who's on the team with `list_team_users` to assign it.

A Project-Scoped MCP Server

Set up the BasicOps MCP server once by adding it to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file. You can configure it for just one project or make it available globally across all your work. The project-level configuration means anyone who clones your repo can get the same tools if you commit the config file. The agent knows how to talk to BasicOps, so you spend less time looking up API docs and more time writing code.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BasicOps MCP in Cursor

You add the BasicOps MCP server URL to a `mcp.json` file. Once your MCP server is configured, you can switch to Agent mode in Cursor's chat and start asking it to perform actions in BasicOps, like creating tasks or fetching project data.

Yes, that's exactly what it's for. You can ask the agent to `get_project` and it will write code that uses the real data structure of your project. It's much faster than working with mockups.

Just tell the agent, 'create a task to fix the login bug.' It will use the `create_task` tool and confirm with you before creating it in your BasicOps project. You never have to leave your editor.

Yes. The `list_task_messages` tool lets you pull all the comments and messages for a specific task. It's useful for getting context on an issue before you start working on it.

No. Requests to your BasicOps account are proxied through Vinkius's secure, temporary environments. Your project and task data is encrypted during the request and is not logged or stored on our servers.

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