How to Use the Bonusly MCP in Cursor

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Connect Bonusly MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect Bonusly 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.

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Bonusly data inside Cursor

Inject live recognition stats into your coding workflow. Use `list_users` to pull accurate employee names for your documentation or commit messages. It keeps your data fresh. You are no longer working with stale lists or manual exports.

Tag your code with Bonusly in Cursor

Reference company values while you write features. Call `list_company_values` to ensure your PR descriptions align with team standards. It makes your work more intentional. You can see what matters to the team before you push that next update.

View redemptions via Cursor

Monitor team morale by checking reward activity. Use `list_redemptions` to see how your coworkers spend their points. This MCP Server puts the pulse of your office right next to your terminal. It keeps you connected to the team's wins.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Bonusly MCP in Cursor

Absolutely. You can call the tool during a chat session to recognize a team member for a specific pull request or bug fix.

Edit your project-level configuration file. Paste the server command, restart your editor, and you are ready to go.

Yes, it is designed for it. The agent can fetch user profiles or company values automatically when you ask for them.

The server only reads your employee directory, reward history, and active company values. No sensitive financial info or private messages are ever exposed.

Your data stays private. The server uses secure API calls that never store your personal records outside of the active session.

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