How to Use the Bored MCP in Cursor
Code breaks shouldn't mean scrolling social media—let Cursor find your next physical or mental challenge.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Bored MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Bored 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.
Query activities directly in Cursor
When you are deep in a coding sprint and need a mental reset, opening a browser is a trap. This MCP Server lets you run `find_activity` inside Cursor's Composer or Chat to pinpoint a quick break activity based on your budget and free time. Your editor handles the API call and presents the options directly in your sidebar. You can tell your agent to find a solo task under five dollars, and it spits back the result without pulling you out of your dark mode flow.
Inject random tasks into your workspace
If you want to build a quick side project or just need a random distraction, `get_random_activity` pulls instant ideas into your editor. Cursor uses this tool to generate mock data or real-world tasks for you to build or do. Your coding practice stays completely unpredictable. You get a random suggestion and can immediately ask your editor's agent to scaffold a project around it.
Retrieve specific activities by key
If you found an activity you liked during a previous session, you can use `get_activity_by_key` to pull it back up. Cursor reads the unique identifier from your workspace files to fetch the exact details. Tracking what you've completed or what you want to build next becomes effortless. Your agent keeps the context clean without messy copy-pasting.
Set up Bored 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 Bored MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin 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 Bored transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Bored tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bored-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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