How to Use the BotPenguin MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure BotPenguin in Cursor?

Create or edit your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the BotPenguin server configuration with your Vinkius URL and your Cursor agent will pick up the tools instantly.

Q: Can Cursor agents trigger a BotPenguin OTP SMS?

Yes, your Cursor agent can call the sendotp tool to verify phone numbers. This sends a verification code to the target number via your BotPenguin setup.

Q: How does the BotPenguin MCP server help with debugging chat features in Cursor?

It lets your Cursor agent pull real conversations via getchathistory. You can feed this live data directly into your local testing environment inside Cursor to reproduce edge cases.

Q: Can I search for specific BotPenguin contacts in the Cursor chat sidebar?

Yes, the listcontacts tool accepts an optional search query. Your Cursor agent can find specific leads and pull their profiles for you.

Run live BotPenguin support workflows and query contact data directly from your Cursor agent.

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Setup BotPenguin with Cursor

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Write code with live BotPenguin chat context

Your Cursor agent gains direct access to customer interactions when this BotPenguin MCP server executes `list_chats` and `get_chat_history`. Instead of relying on mock JSON payloads, your Cursor agent pulls real-time conversation logs to help you debug or build support features. You can test your message parsing logic or custom webhook handlers using actual customer inputs inside Cursor. Your Cursor agent reads the live feed, identifies formatting bugs, and writes correct code on the first try.

Build features using real BotPenguin CRM data

By exposing your lead database to your Cursor workspace, this BotPenguin MCP server provides direct access to `list_contacts` and `list_tags`. Your Cursor agent uses these tools to inspect contact structures and metadata formats while you write custom integrations. If you need details on a specific user, `get_contact` fetches their full profile directly into Cursor. Having actual customer schemas active in your Cursor context eliminates guesswork when writing database migrations or API sync scripts.

Send test messages and OTPs using this MCP Server

Executing active communication tasks is straightforward since this BotPenguin MCP server enables your Cursor agent to use `send_message` and `send_otp`. You can trigger a live SMS verification or dispatch a support message to a test user directly from the Cursor chat sidebar. This setup makes testing your notification loops incredibly fast inside Cursor. You do not need to open external API clients or run manual curl commands to verify your messaging flows.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BotPenguin MCP in Cursor

Create or edit your `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the BotPenguin server configuration with your Vinkius URL and your Cursor agent will pick up the tools instantly.

Yes, your Cursor agent can call the `send_otp` tool to verify phone numbers. This sends a verification code to the target number via your BotPenguin setup.

It lets your Cursor agent pull real conversations via `get_chat_history`. You can feed this live data directly into your local testing environment inside Cursor to reproduce edge cases.

Yes, the `list_contacts` tool accepts an optional search query. Your Cursor agent can find specific leads and pull their profiles for you.

Every verification payload and SMS log remains encrypted in transit. Vinkius handles the connection without logging the content of your messages, ensuring your users' phone numbers stay private.

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