Clio MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 12 tools to Create Contact, Create Matter, Get Contact, and more
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.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Clio app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Clio MCP Server
Connect your Clio (v4) account to any AI agent and take full control of your legal practice management and firm operations through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Clio into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Clio and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Matter & Case Orchestration — List and manage legal matters programmatically, monitoring their entire lifecycle from intake to resolution in real-time
- Billing & Activity Intelligence — Track billable time and expenses associated with specific matters and retrieve detailed high-fidelity invoice summaries
- Relationship CRM — Access complete profiles for individuals and company contacts (clients, counsel) to maintain a perfectly coordinated relationship ecosystem
- Communication Architecture — Access logged calls, emails, and firm-wide task lists to ensure high-fidelity oversight of all firm interactions
- Regional Flexibility — Connect across multiple data centers (US, CA, EU, AU) using specialized access tokens and regional base URLs directly through your agent
The Clio MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 Clio tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to Clio through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning case-management, time-tracking, legal-billing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new contact
Provide description and client ID. Create a new legal matter
Get details of a specific contact
Get details of a specific matter
Get current user profile information
List billable activities (time and expenses)
List billing invoices
List firm communications
List all contacts
List possible stages for matters
List all legal matters (cases)
List tasks
Connect Clio to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Clio into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Clio
Why Use Cursor with the Clio MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Clio 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
Clio + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Clio 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
Example Prompts for Clio in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Clio immediately.
"List all active legal matters in my Clio account."
"Create a new company contact 'Acme Legal' in Clio."
"Show my billable activities and outstanding invoices."
Troubleshooting Clio MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Clio to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Clio + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Clio MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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.