How to Use the CB Insights MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the CB Insights MCP server in Cursor?

Add the MCP server to your project-level .cursor/mcp.json file or your global configuration. Enable Agent mode in your chat sidebar, and Cursor will instantly recognize the 13 available tools.

Q: Can Cursor generate UI components using live CB Insights data?

Yes, the agent can use getorganization to fetch live startup details and simultaneously write React or Vue components to display that data. You get working code populated with actual, real-time market metrics.

Q: Can I search for venture capital firms using CB Insights inside Cursor?

Yes, you can use listinvestors to find specific venture capital firms directly from your editor. The agent can then run getinvestorportfolio to build a local JSON database of their active investments.

Feed live CB Insights market data directly into Cursor to build data-driven apps with real venture and startup intelligence.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect CB Insights 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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Build with real venture data in Cursor

`get_org_funding` pulls live funding round histories directly into your active editor. Cursor's agent mode writes code against actual JSON payloads instead of relying on outdated API mocks. You can test your data pipelines using `check_cbi_status` to ensure connectivity. This eliminates the frustrating cycle of writing code that breaks the moment you hit production endpoints.

Automate competitor tracking via MCP Server

`get_org_competitors` lets your coding agent build dynamic competitor databases on the fly. It fetches the raw data, maps the competitive layout, and writes it directly to your local database files. Combine this with `list_organizations` to automate lead generation or market mapping scripts. Your IDE does the heavy lifting of pulling, structuring, and saving company profiles.

Query market intelligence inside your editor

`chat_cbi` brings conversational business intelligence directly into your Cursor sidebar. You can ask about industry trends and let your agent generate structured markdown reports. Run `list_deals_by_org` to quickly check a prospect's recent funding events before a sales call. You get the context you need without switching context or leaving your workspace.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CB Insights MCP in Cursor

Add the MCP server to your project-level `.cursor/mcp.json` file or your global configuration. Enable Agent mode in your chat sidebar, and Cursor will instantly recognize the 13 available tools.

Yes, the agent can use `get_organization` to fetch live startup details and simultaneously write React or Vue components to display that data. You get working code populated with actual, real-time market metrics.

Yes, you can use `list_investors` to find specific venture capital firms directly from your editor. The agent can then run `get_investor_portfolio` to build a local JSON database of their active investments.

The server manages API requests directly through the Vinkius gateway. If you hit rate limits, the agent receives clean error messages, allowing it to write appropriate retry logic into your scripts.

Vinkius handles authentication securely on our hosted MCP platform so your credentials never leak into your local codebase. Your searches for sensitive company profiles and funding valuations remain private and encrypted.

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