Can I change the destination of a link without changing the short URL?

Yes! Use the `edit_link_destination` tool with the Link ID. Your agent will update the target URL in Capsulink, and the existing short link will immediately point to the new destination.

How do I check how many clicks a link received today?

Simply ask the agent to `get_link_daily_stats` and provide the Link ID. It will retrieve the click breakdown by day from your Capsulink account.

Does the integration allow using a custom back-half for my links?

Yes. When using the `shorten_url` action, you can provide the `short_url` parameter (e.g., 'summer-promo'). If available, Capsulink will create the link with that specific back-half.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "capsulink": {
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}

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About Capsulink MCP Server

Connect your Capsulink account to any AI agent and orchestrate your link shortening, click tracking, and digital marketing workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Capsulink into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Capsulink and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Link Oversight — List all your shortened links and retrieve detailed metadata, including destination URLs and creation dates.
Performance Tracking — Retrieve total and daily click statistics for specific links to monitor engagement.
Dynamic Redirection — Change the destination URL of an existing link instantly without changing the short back-half.
Link Organization — Access and list your link folders to maintain a structured marketing assets library.
Operational Control — Delete shortened links permanently directly from your workspace.
Quick Shortening — Create new short links with custom back-halves and titles using natural language.

The Capsulink MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Capsulink to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Capsulink MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Capsulink

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Capsulink, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Capsulink MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Capsulink through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Capsulink + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Capsulink MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Capsulink MCP Tools for Cursor (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Capsulink to Cursor via MCP:

delete_link

Delete a shortened link permanently

edit_link_destination

Change the destination URL of an existing shortened link

get_account_info

Retrieve core account information

get_link_daily_stats

Retrieve daily click breakdown for a specific link

get_link_details

Get basic details of a specific shortened link

get_link_stats

Retrieve total click statistics for a specific link

list_link_folders

List all folders used to organize links

list_links

List all shortened links in your account

shorten_url

Shorten a long URL using Capsulink

Example Prompts for Capsulink in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Capsulink immediately.

"Shorten https://vinkius.com/blog/new-feature with title 'Blog Feature'."

"Show click stats for link with ID cap_123."

"Change the destination of link cap_123 to https://vinkius.com/pricing."

Troubleshooting Capsulink MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Capsulink to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Capsulink + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Capsulink MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.