Can I see failing services across all my hosts?

Yes! Use the `list_all_monitored_services` tool. The agent will return a comprehensive list of services, and you can ask it to filter for those in CRITICAL or WARNING states.

How do I apply changes I made in WATO through the agent?

Use the `activate_checkmk_changes` tool. Your agent will trigger the activation process in Checkmk, pushing all pending configurations to the monitoring core.

Where do I find my Checkmk Automation Secret?

Log in to your Checkmk site, go to 'Setup' -> 'Users', and edit your automation user. You will see the 'Automation secret' field there.

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

Name: Checkmk
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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": {
    "checkmk": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Checkmk MCP Server

Connect your Checkmk site to any AI agent and take full control of your IT infrastructure monitoring through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage complex server landscapes and service states.

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

Host Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration and status for all monitored hosts natively
Service Intelligence — Access real-time monitoring data for services across your entire infrastructure flawlessly
Configuration Control — List folders, host groups, and service groups to understand your monitoring structure securely
Change Management — Manually activate pending configuration changes directly within your workspace flawlessly
Live Diagnostics — Retrieve plugin output and current states for specific services to troubleshoot issues in real-time
System Metadata — Access core site information and organizational configurations directly within your workspace

The Checkmk 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 Checkmk to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Checkmk 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 Checkmk

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

Why Use Cursor with the Checkmk MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Checkmk 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

Checkmk + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Checkmk 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

Checkmk MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

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

activate_checkmk_changes

Activate pending configuration changes in Checkmk

get_host_details

Get detailed information for a specific host

list_all_monitored_services

List all services across all hosts

list_checkmk_folders

List configuration folders

list_checkmk_hosts

List all monitored hosts

list_host_groups

List configured host groups

list_host_services

List all monitored services for a specific host

list_service_groups

List configured service groups

Example Prompts for Checkmk in Cursor

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

"List all my hosts in Checkmk."

"Show me the services for host 'web-server-01' that are not OK."

"Activate my pending changes in Checkmk."

Troubleshooting Checkmk MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Checkmk 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.

Checkmk + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Checkmk 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.