Can I search for talents with specific custom attributes?

Yes! You can use the `search_talents` tool. Your agent will query the database and you can then use `get_talent_details` to inspect all custom fields associated with matching profiles.

How do I see the photos and videos for a talent?

Use the `list_talent_media` tool with the talent's unique ID. The agent will return links to all headshots, videos, and self-tapes stored in their profile.

Where do I find my Casting42 API Key?

Log in to your Casting42 account and navigate to the 'Settings' module. You should find your API key there for integration.

Casting42 MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Casting42
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "casting42": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Casting42 MCP Server

Connect your Casting42 account to any AI agent and take full control of your talent database and casting workflows through natural conversation. Streamline talent discovery and project management.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Casting42 into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Casting42 and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Talent Discovery — Search and list talent profiles with detailed metadata and categories natively
Deep-Dive Profiles — Access complete talent information, including custom attributes and organizational tags flawlessly
Media Management — Retrieve headshots, videos, and self-tapes associated with talent profiles securely
Project Oversight — Monitor active casting projects and talent assignments in real-time
Custom Data Control — Access the unique custom fields and attributes defined in your specific database
Classification Analysis — List and filter talents by categories and tags to identify the right fit for your needs

The Casting42 MCP Server exposes 8 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 Casting42 to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Casting42 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 Casting42

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Casting42, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Casting42 MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Casting42 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

Casting42 + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Casting42 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

Casting42 MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Casting42 to Cursor via MCP:

get_talent_details

Get detailed information for a specific talent

list_casting_projects

List casting projects

list_custom_attributes

List custom data fields defined in the database

list_talent_categories

List configured talent categories

list_talent_media

List headshots, videos, and media for a specific talent

list_talent_tags

List tags used for talent organization

list_talents

List talents from the database

search_talents

Search for talents by name or attributes

Example Prompts for Casting42 in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Casting42 immediately.

"Search for talents named 'John' in my Casting42 database."

"Show me the media files for talent ID 12345."

"What are the active casting projects right now?"

Troubleshooting Casting42 MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Casting42 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.

Casting42 + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Casting42 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.