Can I trigger an API check manually through the agent?

Yes! Use the `trigger_check_run` tool with the unique check ID. The agent will instruct Checkly to run the test immediately from its global network.

How do I see the performance metrics for my homepage check?

Use the `get_check_performance_metrics` tool with the check ID. Your agent will fetch detailed analytics including success rates and response time percentiles.

Where do I find my Checkly API Key and Account ID?

Log in to your Checkly account and navigate to **User Settings -> API Keys** for the key. The **Account ID** can be found in the **Account Settings** section.

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

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

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About Checkly MCP Server

Connect your Checkly account to any AI agent and take full control of your application monitoring and synthetic testing through natural conversation. Streamline how you ensure the uptime and performance of your APIs and web apps.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Checkly into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Checkly 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

Check Oversight — List and retrieve details for all API and Browser monitors natively
Live Execution — Manually trigger check runs to verify system health on-demand flawlessly
Performance Intelligence — Access detailed performance metrics and response times for any monitor securely
Alert Management — List and audit all configured alert channels (Slack, Email, PagerDuty) flawlessly
Reliability Tracking — Monitor heartbeat and cron jobs to ensure your background tasks are running flawlessly
System Metadata — Retrieve core account information and organizational structures directly within your workspace

The Checkly 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 Checkly to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Checkly 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 Checkly

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

Why Use Cursor with the Checkly MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Checkly 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

Checkly + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Checkly 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

Checkly MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

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

get_check_details

Get detailed information for a specific check

get_check_performance_metrics

Retrieve performance metrics for a specific check

get_checkly_account_info

Retrieve core account and organization metadata

list_check_groups

List groups of checks

list_checkly_alert_channels

List all configured alert channels (Slack, Email, PagerDuty, etc)

list_checkly_checks

List all API and Browser checks

list_checkly_heartbeats

List all heartbeat (cron) monitors

trigger_check_run

Manually trigger a check to run immediately

Example Prompts for Checkly in Cursor

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

"List all my monitors in Checkly and their last status."

"Show me the response time graph for the 'Checkout Flow' check."

"Check the status of my heartbeat monitors."

Troubleshooting Checkly MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Checkly 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.

Checkly + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Checkly 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.