How to Use the CDC WONDER (Epidemiologic Data) MCP in Cursor

Inject real epidemiologic data into your codebase using Cursor to build data-driven health applications.

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Connect CDC WONDER (Epidemiologic Data) MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect CDC WONDER (Epidemiologic Data) 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 CDC WONDER (Epidemiologic Data) with Cursor

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Use the `query_wonder_database` tool to fetch live statistics while you write code. Cursor allows the AI to inject these real-world figures directly into your project files. Avoid using mock data for your health dashboards. This tool ensures that your code interacts with the actual numbers provided by public health agencies.

Automate data retrieval for your health-tech projects

Define your database parameters in code and let the `query_wonder_database` function handle the heavy lifting. Cursor executes these calls during your agent sessions. This workflow turns your editor into a powerful research tool. It bridges the gap between raw CDC datasets and your application logic without manual intervention.

Validate your data models against actual CDC records

The `query_wonder_database` tool provides the ground truth you need to test your application. Run queries within Cursor to see how the data structure maps to your models. It simplifies debugging by providing accurate API responses from the CDC. You gain confidence in your code by testing against live endpoints instead of static files.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cdc-wonder-epidemiologic-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CDC WONDER (Epidemiologic Data) MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server details there, and enable Agent mode in the chat interface to start using it.

No, it uses standard MCP transport. You just need to configure the server path or URL in your local or global settings file.

Absolutely. Once the server is configured, the Cursor agent can autonomously call the tool to fetch data for your code generation tasks.

You can use any valid identifier accepted by the CDC system, such as D76 for mortality databases. Refer to the official CDC documentation for specific IDs.

The server runs in a sandbox environment that isolates your queries. It only transmits the parameters you specify to the public CDC endpoints.

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