How to Use the ButterCMS MCP in Cursor

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Connect ButterCMS MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect ButterCMS 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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Setup ButterCMS with Cursor

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Read ButterCMS data inside Cursor

Feed your editor real-time data using `list_global_collections` or `get_post_details`. You don't have to mock responses while building components. Your agent writes code based on actual API payloads. This ensures your front-end matches the CMS structure exactly.

Use the MCP Server for content lookups

Call `list_custom_pages` to inspect your site configuration directly from the chat. It helps you see how your pages are mapped before you write a single line of code. This workflow prevents errors caused by outdated local stubs. You get the current configuration right where you need it.

Explore tags and categories in Cursor

Run `list_butter_tags` to pull taxonomy data into your project files. It lets you build dynamic filters based on your real site metadata. Your agent iterates on your code using this live information. You spend less time debugging data mismatches.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ButterCMS MCP in Cursor

Place an mcp.json file in your project root or global config directory. Include the server details there, and enable Agent mode in your editor.

Yes, you can use the search tools to locate posts by keyword. The results show up directly in your chat sidebar for quick reference.

You can use a global config file to make these tools available in every project. This saves you from re-adding the server for every new repo.

Your keys are stored in your local configuration files. They are only sent to the CMS provider when the agent triggers a tool call.

The server operates locally on your machine. Your unpublished drafts and post details are never stored on external servers beyond the initial API request.

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