Can I see how many users are currently logged in?

Yes! Use the `list_active_sessions` tool. The agent will return a list of all current sessions, allowing you to gauge real-time platform activity.

How do I check if a specific user belongs to an organization?

Use the `list_clerk_organizations` tool to find the organization and then review its members, or use `get_user_auth_details` to see the user's specific organization memberships.

Where do I find my Clerk Secret Key?

Log in to your Clerk Dashboard, select your application, and navigate to **API Keys**. You can find your Secret Key starting with `sk_` there.

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

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

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About Clerk MCP Server

Connect your Clerk account to any AI agent and take full control of your authentication and user management through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor your user base and B2B organizations natively.

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

User Oversight — List and retrieve details for all users in your application, including metadata and status natively
Session Intelligence — Access and monitor all active user sessions across your platforms flawlessly
Organization Logistics — List and manage B2B organizations and their member rosters securely
Invitation Tracking — Access and review all pending and completed user invitations flawlessly
Allowlist Management — List identifiers like emails and domains on your authentication allowlist flawlessly
Dashboard Visibility — Retrieve a high-level summary of user counts and system health directly within your workspace

The Clerk 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 Clerk to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Clerk 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 Clerk

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

Why Use Cursor with the Clerk MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Clerk 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

Clerk + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Clerk 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

Clerk MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

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

get_auth_dashboard_summary

Retrieve a summary of user counts and system health

get_user_auth_details

Get detailed information for a specific user

list_active_sessions

List all active user sessions

list_auth_allowlist

List identifiers (emails, domains) on the authentication allowlist

list_clerk_clients

List all tracking clients (browser/device instances)

list_clerk_organizations

List all organizations (B2B) in the application

list_clerk_users

List all users in your Clerk application

list_sent_invitations

List all pending and completed user invitations

Example Prompts for Clerk in Cursor

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

"List all my users in Clerk."

"Show me the dashboard summary for my auth system."

"Check the status of invitation ID 'inv_12345'."

Troubleshooting Clerk MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Clerk 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.

Clerk + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clerk 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.