How to Use the Buttondown MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I manage Buttondown subscribers inside Cursor?

Call the listsubscribers or createsubscriber tools. Your agent handles the API calls while you stay focused on your editor.

Q: Can I use Cursor to check my Buttondown email analytics?

Yes, the getemailanalytics tool feeds your performance data directly into your chat. Use it to refine your copy based on actual results.

Q: Is it possible to list my Buttondown newsletters in Cursor?

Yes, listnewsletters gives you a quick overview of your existing campaigns. It makes it easy to reference past work.

Write newsletter content in Cursor using live subscriber data and email performance metrics.

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Newsletter automation inside Cursor

Use `create_email` to push your drafts straight to your account while you code. You can use `list_newsletters` to organize your content strategy. This keeps your marketing workflow tied to your development environment. You spend less time context switching.

Subscriber management for Cursor users

Add or verify followers using `create_subscriber` and `get_subscriber` without closing your IDE. Your agent pulls the exact data you need to test your copy. Managing your list becomes a standard part of your coding loop. It saves you from manual exports.

Analyze email performance in Cursor

Run `get_email_analytics` to pull live data into your chat session. You can see how your audience responds to your writing in real time. This data helps you iterate on your content faster. You have the full context of your newsletter's success right next to your code.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Buttondown MCP in Cursor

Call the `list_subscribers` or `create_subscriber` tools. Your agent handles the API calls while you stay focused on your editor.

Yes, the `get_email_analytics` tool feeds your performance data directly into your chat. Use it to refine your copy based on actual results.

Yes, `list_newsletters` gives you a quick overview of your existing campaigns. It makes it easy to reference past work.

It only touches the newsletter metadata, subscriber lists, and email stats you specifically request via tool calls.

Your credentials are kept local to your machine. No one else can see your newsletter settings or subscriber details.

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