How to Use the Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I use Black Duck (Synopsys) with Cursor to list policy rules?

Run listpolicyrules to view your compliance standards. It helps you keep your code within the guardrails your team defined. You get the list returned as raw data for the agent to parse.

Inject Black Duck (Synopsys) security data into your Cursor codebase to identify risks while you code.

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Connect Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP to Cursor

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Live vulnerability checks in Cursor

Call `list_vulnerabilities` to pull active threats directly into your agent context. You see the exact version of the dependency triggering the alert. Use `get_vulnerability_details` to grab the CVE specifics for your current file. Your agent now has the data needed to suggest a patch that won't break your build.

Query project status in Cursor

Run `search_projects` to locate your target repository without leaving the editor. You get the project ID and version details instantly. Call `list_project_versions` to see which build you are currently auditing. This ensures your agent is always looking at the correct branch of your code.

Verify scan coverage in Cursor

Execute `list_code_locations` to see if your current directory is being scanned. You verify your security coverage without switching tools. Check `get_bom_status` to confirm the BOM calculation is complete. It tells you if the data you are looking at is fresh or stale.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project directory. Add the server configuration to the mcpServers array and enable Agent mode. The tools will show up in your command palette.

The server only runs when your agent invokes a specific tool. It does not index your code in the background. You control when the data is fetched.

Run `list_policy_rules` to view your compliance standards. It helps you keep your code within the guardrails your team defined. You get the list returned as raw data for the agent to parse.

You need an API token and the base URL for your instance. Put these in your config file to authenticate the connection. Once connected, your agent handles the rest.

All vulnerability reports and project lists are retrieved via encrypted transport and never stored locally by the editor. The data exists only in the temporary session context. Your credentials remain hidden from the AI model itself.

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