How to Use the Beehiiv MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Beehiiv MCP Server in Cursor?

You add the server to your project-level .cursor/mcp.json file. Once saved, Cursor detects the endpoints and lets your agent call tools like listpublications during chat sessions.

Q: How does the Cursor agent use Beehiiv segments during development?

The agent calls listsegments to retrieve your target audience lists. It uses this live schema to write clean, accurate integration code for your custom sign-up forms.

Build custom newsletter integrations in Cursor by giving your editor direct access to Beehiiv subscriber and post data.

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The `get_publication` tool fetches your exact publication metadata directly into your active coding session. Your editor reads the live API payload structure, preventing you from writing code against outdated or mocked schemas. When you write custom sign-up forms, the agent uses `create_subscription` to test the API endpoint in real-time. You write the frontend code while Cursor tests the actual subscriber creation flow.

Debug Newsletter Automations from the Editor

The `list_automations` tool pulls your active email journeys straight into your workspace. Your agent analyzes the structure of your sequences alongside `list_segments` to check that your code targets the correct reader groups. You do not need to keep switching back to your browser to check segment IDs. Cursor pulls the raw identifiers directly, letting you map out API calls with absolute precision.

Feed Live Analytics to Cursor via MCP Server

The `get_post_stats` tool lets your editor pull raw performance metrics into your development environment. This MCP Server gathers post performance numbers, while `list_posts` handles your historical content feed. If you are building a custom dashboard, your agent inspects the actual JSON payloads returned by these tools. This speeds up your UI development because you are styling real data from day one.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Beehiiv MCP in Cursor

You add the server to your project-level `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once saved, Cursor detects the endpoints and lets your agent call tools like `list_publications` during chat sessions.

No, this integration does not support template modification. It reads post content via `get_post` and tracks performance metrics, but layout editing must be done in your web dashboard.

The agent calls `list_segments` to retrieve your target audience lists. It uses this live schema to write clean, accurate integration code for your custom sign-up forms.

No, you should store your API key as an environment variable. Cursor reads the variable securely when starting the server process, keeping your secrets out of your git history.

Your subscriber email addresses and metrics are kept isolated. The editor executes the tool calls locally on your machine, passing data through encrypted local streams without external logging.

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